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Former Irish defensive lineman Jay Hayes’ return to Notre Dame is what '4 for forever' looks like

Eric Hansenby: Eric Hansen08/11/25EHansenND
Former Notre Dame defensive lineman Jay Hayes and General Bryan P. Fenton
Former Notre Dame defensive lineman Jay Hayes and General Bryan P. Fenton, a Notre Dame grad, recently had a chance to meet on campus. Photo provided

Notre Dame’s new Director of Athletics Advancement is former Irish defensive lineman Jay Hayes, who has not only found purpose after the cheering stopped, but he’s a living, breathing example of ND’s ‘4 for forever’ creed.