Michael Haynes (defensive lineman)

Total tackles:	79
Sacks:	5.5
Forced fumbles:	1
Interceptions:	1
Interception yards:	45
Defensive touchdowns:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Michael Haynes
No. 97
Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	September 13, 1980 (age 44); Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	247 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:	Northern Burlington County Regional ; (Mansfield Township, New Jersey)
College:	Penn State
NFL draft:	2003 / round: 1 / pick: 14
Career history
	Chicago Bears (2003–2005); New Orleans Saints (2006); New York Jets (2007)*;
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	First-team All-American (2002); Co-Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (2002); First Team All-Big Ten (2002);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	79
Sacks:	5.5
Forced fumbles:	1
Interceptions:	1
Interception yards:	45
Defensive touchdowns:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Michael Washington Augustis Haynes Jr. (born September 13, 1980) is an American former professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions and was selected by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 2003 NFL draft.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	281 lb (127 kg)	33 in (0.84 m)	9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m)	4.86 s	1.61 s	2.82 s	30+1⁄2 in (0.77 m)	9 ft 1 in (2.77 m)	23 reps
All values from NFL Combine.^[1]

Chicago Bears

He was selected with the 14th overall pick of the 2003 NFL draft out of Penn State by the Chicago Bears.^[2] Haynes was the first player selected by the Bears with their two first round draft picks in 2003. The Bears used their second first round pick, 22nd overall of the 2003 NFL Draft, to select quarterback Rex Grossman. Following the Bears' trade for Adewale Ogunleye, Haynes struggled to see the field for the remainder of his time in Chicago. Haynes was released from the Bears as part of the 2006 roster cutdown.

New Orleans Saints

He was signed by the New Orleans Saints and was declared inactive for one game before being released.

New York Jets

On August 31, 2007, Haynes signed with the New York Jets. On September 1, 2007, the Jets cut him.

Personal life

He is the son of both Army and Air Force parents. He lived in many places around the world growing up including the Republic of Panama where he was coached in football by head coach, Louis Husted. While there he attended Balboa High School. After his parents relocated to McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey, Haynes enrolled at Northern Burlington County Regional High School.^[3] He played volleyball, basketball, track, and football. He has an older brother, Curtis and a younger brother, Leshawn.

Haynes earned a Bachelor of Science in agricultural sciences from Penn State in 2003.

He currently is a high school football and soccer coach in Crowley, Texas.

References

^ "Michael Haynes, Penn State, DE, 2003 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com.
^ "2003 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
^ Haugh, David. "Haynes hopes he's answer", Chicago Tribune, June 24, 2003. Accessed July 17, 2008. "They chose McGuire Air Force Base 18 miles south of Trenton, N.J., and Haynes attended nearby Northern Burlington High."

External links

ESPN profile

[1] "Michael Haynes, Penn State, DE, 2003 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com.

[2] "2003 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.

[3] Haugh, David. "Haynes hopes he's answer", Chicago Tribune, June 24, 2003. Accessed July 17, 2008. "They chose McGuire Air Force Base 18 miles south of Trenton, N.J., and Haynes attended nearby Northern Burlington High."

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