2026 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Downs, Hayden
Jersey Number 98
Hayden Downs
- Position:
- Longstick Midfielder
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 180
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Cary, N.C.
- High School:
- The McCallie School
Bio
ACC Academic Honor Roll (2023, 2024)
2025 (Junior): Appeared in six games during the 2025 campaign
2024 (Sophomore): Appeared in two games during the season, in Carolina victories over Fairfield (2/17) and Wagner (3/12) • Recorded a caused turnover in the win against Wagner (3/12) • Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll
2023 (Freshman): Saw action in three games during freshman campaign • Made collegiate debut in the victory over Mercer (2/10) • Recorded first career caused turnover in the Carolina win over Providence (3/25) • Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll
Prep: Attended McCallie School, where he was a two-year starter for coach Eamon Thornton • Helped McCallie to a 2022 state championship • Named a US All-American, two-time All-State performer, and two-time All-County selection • Was a two-time Team Defense Most Valuable Player • Voted a team captain • In the classroom, was named an Academic All-American.
Personal: Hayden Downs is the son of Marcus and Crystal Downs • Born October 6 in Raleigh, N.C. • Has one sibling • Studying business at UNC
2025 (Junior): Appeared in six games during the 2025 campaign
2024 (Sophomore): Appeared in two games during the season, in Carolina victories over Fairfield (2/17) and Wagner (3/12) • Recorded a caused turnover in the win against Wagner (3/12) • Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll
2023 (Freshman): Saw action in three games during freshman campaign • Made collegiate debut in the victory over Mercer (2/10) • Recorded first career caused turnover in the Carolina win over Providence (3/25) • Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll
Prep: Attended McCallie School, where he was a two-year starter for coach Eamon Thornton • Helped McCallie to a 2022 state championship • Named a US All-American, two-time All-State performer, and two-time All-County selection • Was a two-time Team Defense Most Valuable Player • Voted a team captain • In the classroom, was named an Academic All-American.
Personal: Hayden Downs is the son of Marcus and Crystal Downs • Born October 6 in Raleigh, N.C. • Has one sibling • Studying business at UNC
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