ISRAEL HAYWARD
COLLEGE OFFERS
Israel Hayward, Class of 2027 Defensive End, Atlantic Coast High School, Jacksonville FL. Currently holding offers from two college football programs. Uncommitted. Actively seeking additional offers.
Current Offers
Israel Hayward received a scholarship offer from Bowling Green State University. Bowling Green competes in the Mid-American Conference at the FBS level. The offer represents recognition of Hayward's potential as a college-level defensive end prospect from an FBS coaching staff that has evaluated his film and measurables.
Israel Hayward received a scholarship offer from Delaware State University. Delaware State competes in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference at the FCS level. The offer came with direct evaluation from position coach Clinton Portis, who has first-hand familiarity with elite athleticism and professional-level football standards.
Recruiting Status — Uncommitted
Israel Hayward is uncommitted as of February 2026. He is actively seeking additional offers from FBS and FCS programs. His 2025 camp résumé includes Power Four evaluations at West Virginia (Big 12), Notre Dame (Independent), Illinois (Big Ten), Nebraska (Big Ten), Boston College (ACC), and Miami (ACC), plus two Under Armour Next invite-only appearances. He is open to camp visits, official visits, and scholarship conversations with programs at any level.
College coaches and recruiting coordinators may contact Israel directly. His high school head coach Step Durham and defensive coordinator Tony Gilbert (former NFL linebacker, Jacksonville Jaguars) are also available as references.