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Lester Hayes is a former defensive back out of Texas A&M, selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the 126th overall pick (round 5) in the 1977 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders.
Draft Details
Lester Hayes Career Stats
- 2× Super Bowl champion (XV, XVIII)
- NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1980)
- 4× First-team All-Pro (1980, 1981, 1983, 1984)
- Second-team All-Pro (1982)
- 5× Pro Bowl (1980–1984)
- NFL interceptions leader (1980)
- NFL 1980s All-Decade Team
- Second-team All-American (1975)
Career Totals
| Interceptions | Interception yards | Fumble recoveries | Defensive touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 572 | 7 | 5 |
Career History
- Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders (1977–1986)
Born: Houston, Texas, U.S. · Height: 6-0
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  TB |
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| 1 | 2 |  DAL |
 Tony Dorsett |
RB |  Pittsburgh |
| 1 | 3 |  CIN |
 Eddie Edwards |
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| 1 | 4 |  NYJ |
 Marvin Powell |
OT | USC |
| 1 | 5 |  NYG |
 Gary Jeter |
DE | USC |
| 1 | 6 |  ATL |
 Warren Bryant |
OT |  Kentucky |
| 1 | 7 |  NO |
 Joe Campbell |
DE |  Maryland |
| 1 | 8 | CIN |
 Wilson Whitley |
DE |  Houston |
| 1 | 9 |  GB |
 Mike Butler |
DE |  Kansas |
| 4 | 1 |  SEA |
 Al Hunter |
RB |  Notre Dame |
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