Austin Peay State University Athletics

Awards and Honors:
Dean's List (S22)

2021 (Freshman): Did not see action during the 2021 season.

High School: Played for his father, Wade Whites, at Lake Country Christian School where he played running back, wide receiver, defensive back, punter, and return specialist… Rushed for 1,895 yards and 26 touchdowns as a senior… also recorded 451 receiving yards, nine receiving touchdowns, 40 tackles, and seven interceptions in his final prep campaign… A 2020 First Team All-State selection by the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) and the All-Area Utility Player of the Year by The Fort Worth Star-Telegram… Rushed for 2,026 yards and 26 touchdowns while averaging 9.7 yards per carry as a junior, earning TAPPS First Team Offensive recognition and First Team Defense after recording 66 tackles and intercepting seven passes… Also competed on the baseball and track and field teams… Was a four-time TAPPS State Championship qualifier in both the long and triple jumps, finishing fourth in the triple jump (41-06.5) and sixth in the long jump (20-00) in 2021. 

Personal: Hayden Christopher Whites is the son of Wade and Kelly Whites… Birthday is May 4… Has two siblings: McKenna and Ryan… His father, Wade, played football at Tarleton State… A sport and wellness specialist major.