Donald De la Haye Jr. aka Deestroying

transformed from a college football kicker into a prominent digital media personality and professional athlete. His choice to continue monetizing, resulting in the loss of his scholarship, sparked a widespread conversation about student-athlete compensation and name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. Following this, he signed with Whistle Sports in 2017 and successfully settled an NIL rights lawsuit with UCF in 2018. Following his departure from UCF football, De La Haye fully committed to his ‘Deestroying’ YouTube channel, initially launched in 2015.

In 2021, he demonstrated athletic prowess by winning the Kohls Pro Combine kickoff competition. Expanding his influence into the gaming and esports world, De La Haye signed with FaZe Clan in April 2022, concurrently becoming a co-owner of the FCF Glacier Boyz in Fan Controlled Football. In 2024, De La Haye made a significant return to professional football, signing with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL) as their starting kicker. During his 2024 season, he led the UFL in kickoff yardage before sustaining multiple neck fractures while making a tackle, leading to his placement on injured reserve.

Demonstrating unwavering dedication, De La Haye re-signed with the Brahmas in October 2024, committing to further pursue his playing career. In the 2025 season opener, he successfully made his first field goal since high school, a 39-yard kick, and achieved a career-long 55-yard field goal during Week 3 of the 2025 season.