Hayden Large
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#43
Experience: R
Height: 6-4
Age: 24
Weight: 250 lbs
College: Iowa
Biography
PRO CAREER: Signed with the Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2026.
TRANSACTIONS
05/07/2026: Signed/UDFA with the Bears
COLLEGE: Played three seasons at Iowa (2023-25), after three seasons Dordt University (2020-22)…Played in 38 games with 12 starts for the Hawkeyes, contributing to the passing and running game…In three seasons at Dordt University, played in 31 games, collecting 62 receptions for 950 yards and 12 touchdowns.
PERSONAL: Prepped at Unity Christian High School (Mich.)…A two-way player who saw time at tight end, running back, linebacker and safety…Was a team captain and ran for 1,272 yards with 14 touchdowns and averaged eight yards per carry in 2018 earning First-Team All-Conference, First-Team All-Region and Third-Team All-State honors…Helped Unity advance to the State Playoffs all four seasons, claiming State Championships in 2018 and 2019…Also competed in basketball and track & field.