Omari Hayes News, Rumors, Updates - Florida Atlantic Owls | FOX Sports

Committing to Tulane Hayes announced his committment to play for Tulane for the 2025 season via his X account.

Impact Hayes will join the Green Wave following three years with Florida Atlantic. The redshirt sophomore receiver caught 39 passes for 590 yards and three touchdowns for the Owls in 2024. He will retain two years of eligibility with Tulane.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Plans to enter portal Hayes plans to enter the transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.

Impact After a career year with Florida Atlantic, Hayes will look to take advantage of FAU's quick exit from bowl eligibility for an early shot at different suitors. The wideout has at least two years of collegiate eligibility remaining, and his redshirt sophomore season should be enough for him to get an upgrade in team and competition.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches long TD Saturday Hayes caught 1 of 2 targets for 65 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 39-27 loss to Charlotte.

Impact Hayes caught his third touchdown of the season Saturday, his first since Week 7. It was his only catch on the day but it went for 65 yards and the score late in the third quarter. He will look to end the season on a high note Saturday at Tulsa.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seven catches in return Hayes (undisclosed) caught seven passes for 73 yards in Friday's 44-21 loss to South Florida.

Impact After missing the last game at UTSA, Hayes returned to the field Friday and looked just like himself. He caught a season-high seven passes and he now has 18 receptions for 299 yards and a touchdown across his last three games.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Friday Hayes (undisclosed) is warming up ahead of Friday's game against USF, Robbie Lastella of FAU Owls Nest reports.

Impact Hayes, who was expected to be good-to-go for this week, appears on track to play against the Bulls. The 5-foot-9 redshirt sophomore, who sat out against UTSA in Week 8, has tallied 24 receptions for 371 yards and two touchdowns this season across six games.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optimistic for return against USF Hayes (undisclosed) is targeting a return during Week 10 against the Bulls, FAI Owls Nest reports.

Impact Hayes, who was sidelined against UTSA due to undisclosed reasons, will look to make his return with the Owls after the team's bye week. The 5-foot-9 redshirt sophomore has been FAU's number one wideout this season, totaling 24 receptions for 371 yards and two touchdowns across six games. Hayes will look to be available during the team's rivalry game against USF in Week 10.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Hayes (undisclosed) will be unavailable for Florida Atlantic against UTSA, per FAU Owls Nest.

Impact Hayes has yet to miss a game this season, but that'll change against the Roadrunners. The team's top wideout has reeled in 24 catches for 371 yards and two scores. This should mean more targets for Milan Tucker, Dominque Henry and Marlyn Johnson.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores TD in win Hayes reeled in all five targets for 89 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 41-37 defeat against North Texas.

Impact Hayes had another productive game Saturday as he caught his second touchdown of the season, a 14-yard reception in the first quarter. He also caught five passes for the third time this season and recorded his second most yards of the season with 89. He now has 11 catches for 226 yards and a touchdown over the last two weeks, a promising sign heading into the second half of the season.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent in win over Wagner Hayes accrued six receptions (on seven targets) for 137 yards during Saturday's 41-10 victory over Wagner.

Impact Hayes had his best outing of the season Saturday as he set season highs in receptions and yards, and tied a season best with seven targets. It was a nice bounce back for him coming off two straight quiet outings. Hayes has caught 19 passes through five games, but the lack of overall production in the Owls' passing game limits his upside when he's not going up against FCS programs.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent in win over Wagner Hayes accrued six receptions (on seven targets) for 137 yards during Saturday's 41-10 victory over Wagner.

Impact Hayes had his best outing of the season Saturday as he set season highs in receptions and yards, and tied a season best with seven targets. It was a nice bounce back for him coming off two straight quiet outings. Hayes has caught 19 passes through five games, but the lack of overall production in the Owls' passing game limits his upside when he's not going up against FCS programs.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Saturday's loss Hayes compiled four receptions (on seven targets) for 45 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-7 defeat against Army.

Impact Hayes led the team in targets and receiving yards, and caught the team's lone touchdown in Saturday's loss. He has seemingly established himself as Cam Fancher's favorite target which could be a lucrative position based on how much the team has thrown the ball through two games.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Saturday's loss Hayes compiled four receptions (on seven targets) for 45 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-7 defeat against Army.

Impact Hayes led the team in targets and receiving yards, and caught the team's lone touchdown in Saturday's loss. He has seemingly established himself as Cam Fancher's favorite target which could be a lucrative position based on how much the team has thrown the ball through two games.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

74 yards in opener Hayes reeled in all five targets for 74 yards during Friday's 16-10 defeat versus Michigan State.

Impact Hayes led the Owls in receptions, targets and yards Friday, a very promising start to his season. The redshirt sophomore filled the gap left by LaJohntay Wester -- one of the most productive receivers in the country last season -- and if he continues to do so he could be in for a big season.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

74 yards in opener Hayes reeled in all five targets for 74 yards during Friday's 16-10 defeat versus Michigan State.

Impact Hayes led the Owls in receptions, targets and yards Friday, a very promising start to his season. The redshirt sophomore filled the gap left by LaJohntay Wester -- one of the most productive receivers in the country last season -- and if he continues to do so he could be in for a big season.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE