Donta' Hayward Class: Senior Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas High School: Everman Height / Weight: 5-8 / 215 Position: RB Experience: 3L

Will see plenty of action in the Cowboy backfield, both as the backup tailback and also as a fullback in two-back sets. 2003: Had 504 yards on 97 carries with three touchdowns in 2003…Started the first game of the year…Had five catches for 23 yards…Had season-high 98 yards at Sul Ross State…Ran for 81 yards and a score against Louisiana College…Had 84 yards against Miss. College. 2002: Broke his arm in the first game of the season against Menlo and did not return until the McMurry game in week nine…Had nine carries for 54 yards in the first half against Menlo, with a touchdown before his injury…Had 12 carries for 62 yards in the fourth quarter against McMurry…Had 12 carries for 80 yards and two touchdowns in the win over Austin College…For the season he had 33 carries for 196 yards and three touchdowns in just five quarters of action…Earned honorable mention all-ASC honors. 2001: Was a standout on special teams with five tackles and one forced fumble…Had 26 carries for 140 yards and three touchdowns and two receptions for 25 yards in nine games for the Cowboys. 2000: Redshirt season. High School: Was a two-year all-district selection at Everman High School in Fort Worth…Played for Cowboy coach Jimmie Keeling’s son, Dale…Also lettered three years in baseball. Personal: Son of Don and Yolanda Hayward…Has a sister, Sharita…Born Feb. 4, 1982…Business Management major.