High School: Played football and ice hockey at Cardinal O'Hara High School...two-way lineman for coach George Stratts in football...three-year letterwinner and two-year starter...second team All-State selection and first team All-City pick as a senior in 2003...two-time All-Delaware County and two-time All-Catholic League selection...led team to 11-3 record and berth in league finals in 2003...played ice hockey for coach Bill Swahl and was a two-year starter at left wing.

At Delaware: Walk-on...third-year team member...sophomore who will add depth to an offensive line that returns seven players with starting experience...projected as No. 3 right guard behind Rich Beverley and Scott Conley to open the season...2005: Saw action in one game as a backup guard but did not earn letter...played in early-season win over West Chester...team went 6-5 for head coach K.C. Keeler...helped pave the way for All-American running back Omar Cuff and offensive attack that ranked third in the Atlantic 10 and 20th in NCAA I-AA in rushing offense (119.64)...2004: Did not see game action and retained freshman eligibility...team went 9-4, won the Atlantic 10 title, and advanced to the NCAA I-AA quarterfinals.

Personal: Thomas Frossard Hayden...born March 7, 1986...son of Joseph and Mary Hayden....hotel, restaurant, and institutional management major at Delaware...middle of three brothers...has worked with a tree service during the summers.