Matt Dayes is a retired NFL running back who last played for the New Orleans Saints. He was selected with pick 252 of round 7 in the 2017 NFL Draft out of N.C. State. He finished as the PPR RB154 in 2018. At NC State (2013–16) he ran 550 times for 2,856 yards and 34 touchdowns and caught 98 passes for 933 yards and 6 touchdowns.