About Pierce: Versatile athlete who made immediate impact as a plebe ... played both safety and cornerback last season ... finished spring practice a the starter at strong safety position.
2011: Started all 10 games he played in ... recorded 32 tackles ... made 3.0 tackles for loss ... broke up one pass ... made collegiate debut at Northern Illinois ... registered seven tackles ... posted an assisted tackle for loss ... led the team with four solo tackles against San Diego State ... credited with one tackle for loss ... broke up one pass against Tulane ... missed the Rutgers and Temple contests due to injury ... came back to start versus Navy.
High School: Lettered in both football (3) and track & field (4) at Esperanza High School ... played wide receiver and defensive back on gridiron ... named All-Sunset League twice at defensive back ... selected to 2009 North County All-Star Team ... helped team to two conference championships ... set school's long jump mark of 23'10" ... three-time all-conference performer ... ranked second in state in long jump during final season ... named team's field event MVP three times ... helped team to two conference track & field titles ... three-time scholar-athlete award winner.
Personal: Given name is Hayden N. Pierce ... parents' names are Bill and Wedny Pierce ... brother, Shane, played football at University of La Verne ... brother, Neil, is senior linebacker at UC Davis ... high school teammate of current Black Knight Todd Mcdonald ... major is undeclared.
