Hayden Downs

Position:
Longstick Midfielder
Height:
5-11
Weight:
180
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Cary, N.C.
High School:
The McCallie School

Three-time ACC Academic Honor Roll (2023, 2024, 2025)

2025 (Junior): Appeared in six games during the 2025 campaign

2024 (Sophomore): Appeared in two games during the season, in Carolina victories over Fairfield (Feb. 17) and Wagner (March 12) • Recorded a caused turnover in the win against Wagner (March 12) • Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll

2023 (Freshman): Saw action in three games during freshman campaign • Made collegiate debut in the victory over Mercer (Feb. 10) • Recorded first career caused turnover in the Carolina win over Providence (March 25) • Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll

Prep: Attended McCallie School, where he was a two-year starter for coach Eamon Thornton • Helped McCallie to a 2022 state championship • Named a US All-American, two-time All-State performer, and two-time All-County selection • Was a two-time Team Defense Most Valuable Player • Voted a team captain • In the classroom, was named an Academic All-American.

Personal: Hayden Downs is the son of Marcus and Crystal Downs • Born October 6 in Raleigh, N.C. • Has one sibling • Studying business at UNC