Darryl Hayes (2026) - Hall of Honor

Darryl Hayes

Induction:
2026

Darryl Hayes established himself as one of the most accomplished sprinters in Sam Houston history, earning eight All-Southland Conference honors during his career. A five-time Southland Conference champion, Hayes captured individual conference titles in the 400-meter dash in 2009 and 2011 while also helping the Bearkats claim 4x400-meter relay championships in 2008, 2011 and the 2011 indoor season.

He added runner-up finishes in the 400 meters at the 2008 outdoor championships and the 2011 indoor championships, while also contributing to a third-place finish in the 4x100-meter relay in 2008.

Hayes competed on the national stage throughout his career, qualifying for both the NCAA Regional and NCAA Outdoor Championships. His standout 2009 campaign included a Southland title in the 400 meters with a personal-best conference-winning time of 45.93 before finishing 16th nationally in the event. Prior to his collegiate career, he was a member of a state championship-winning 4x400-meter relay team in high school, laying the foundation for a career that helped establish Sam Houston as one of the Southland Conference's premier sprint programs.