Omari Hayes News, Rumors, Updates - Tulane Green Wave

Signing with Iowa State Hayes will transfer to Iowa State, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com.

Impact Hayes spent time at Florida Atlantic and Tulane, but will now take his talents to the Big 12 and more specifically, Ames, Iowa. The wideout is coming off a very solid year for the Green Wave in 2025, having reeled in 39 catches for 515 yards and one score. The year prior, at FAU, he caught 39 passes for 590 yards and three scores. The experienced pass-catcher with two seasons of eligibility remaining should immediately factor into the Cyclones' passing game.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Hayes is entering the transfer portal, On3.com reports.

Impact Hayes posted nearly identical numbers this season to those from his freshman campaign. The sophomore wideout will be in search of his third school in as many years.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reels in three catches in win Hayes (undisclosed) brought in three receptions for 21 yards in Friday's 34-21 AAC Championship win over North Texas.

Impact Hayes entered the game with a questionable tag, but he ended up playing and logging his fourth straight game with two or more grabs. The redshirt sophomore should remain a supplementary look in Tulane's passing game in an upcoming college football playoff showing later in December.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Friday Hayes (undisclosed) is questionable for Tulane's clash with North Texas for the AAC title.

Impact Hayes has yet to miss a game this season, and considering he popped up out of nowhere on the injury report alongside several members of the offense -- including starting quarterback Jake Retzlaff -- who isn't expected to miss any time, there should be cautious optimism that Hayes is more of a probable Friday night. The receiver has 32 catches for 442 yards and one touchdown this season.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds the end zone in loss to UTSA Hayes posted three receptions for 69 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 48-26 defeat versus Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Hayes has been productive all season, leading the Green Wave in receiving yards, but was yet to find the end zone until Thursday night. The sophomore is just over 200 yards from matching his yardage total from last season, and has had at least three receptions in three of the last four games.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paces Tulane receivers in win Hayes caught all four targets for 89 yards during Saturday's 31-14 victory over Tulsa.

Impact Hayes put up his best performance of the season Saturday, leading the Green Wave in receiving yards. The Florida Atlantic transfer has had at least four receptions in three games this season and seems to be an important piece of Tulane's passing attack.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gordon's 3 touchdowns, Dyson's 2 sacks spur Tulane to 31-14 win over Tulsa

Javin Gordon rushed for three touchdowns and Harvey Dyson III had two sacks in Tulane’s 31-14 win over Tulsa in the Green Wave’s American Athletic Conference season opener on Satur...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Nine receptions in season opener Hayes reeled in all nine targets for 74 yards during Saturday's 23-3 win versus Northwestern.

Impact Hayes led the Green Wave in yards and receptions in his first game with the team. The Florida Atlantic transfer is coming off a 590-yard season and could be a key piece to the Tulane passing game this fall, led by Jake Retzlaff.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to claim slot role Hayes (undisclosed) is set to claim the Green Wave's main slot role for their 2025 season, Patrick Harkness of The Kneaux reports.

Impact It looks like Hayes is good to go for 2025, his second year as part of the American Conference. The first was 2024, when he logged 30 receptions for 440 yards and three touchdowns in conference play.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses most of spring ball Hayes missed the majority of the spring ball due to an undisclosed injury but is expected to be ready for the fall, Guerry Smith of The Times-Picayune reports on the G5 Hive Podcas...

Impact Hayes is expected to be one of the top wideouts for Tulane in the 2025 season, and while he barely saw action in the spring, he's expected to be ready for the fall camp ahead of the new campaign. Hayes caught 39 passes for 590 yards and three touchdowns for the Owls in 2024.

MAY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • 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

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.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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