Hayes Griffin is a towering terror on defense whose presence alone alters how offenses attack. Hayes demonstrates superb fundamentals, using leverage & timing to cause turnovers without drawing fouls. He leads with his stick on rotations & follows through with his forearm to neutralize dodgers. Griffin makes impressive reads during scramble situations & closes space in a hurry. He is an intimidating presence all over the field in the 6v6 & has the ideal frame to play man-down. Hayes is comfortable playing on an island or arriving as a help defender with force. His low base & balance allow him to absorb contact, plug the backside, & stymie passing lanes with his reach. On the crease, he brings an enforcer’s mindset, lowering the shoulder & finishing plays through the body. A versatile pole, Griffin can play between the lines, guard midfielders, & take wings on the face-off. He adds value in transition, decisively scooping groundballs & legging it upfield to satisfy the clear. Verbally committed to Notre Dame.

Hayes Griffin is a towering terror on defense whose presence alone alters how offenses attack. Hayes demonstrates superb fundamentals, using leverage & timing to cause turnovers without drawing fouls. He leads with his stick on rotations & follows through with his forearm to neutralize dodgers. Griffin makes impressive reads during scramble situations & closes space in a hurry. He is an intimidating presence all over the field in the 6v6 & has the ideal frame to play man-down. Hayes is comfortable playing on an island or arriving as a help defender with force. His low base & balance allow him to absorb contact, plug the backside, & stymie passing lanes with his reach. On the crease, he brings an enforcer’s mindset, lowering the shoulder & finishing plays through the body. A versatile pole, Griffin can play between the lines, guard midfielders, & take wings on the face-off. He adds value in transition, decisively scooping groundballs & legging it upfield to satisfy the clear. Verbally committed to Notre Dame.