Hayes Fuqua is an offensive lineman for LSU standing 6'6" and weighing 281 pounds. The West Monroe, LA native arrived at the program as a preferred walk-on and redshirted during his true freshman year in 2025 without appearing in games. At West Monroe High School, a 5A powerhouse, Fuqua spent his first three seasons on the defensive line before shifting to the offensive line for his senior campaign. He earned honorable mention 5A all-state recognition in that final season. Fuqua returns for his second year with the Tigers in 2026 and is majoring in interdisciplinary studies.