Christian Haynes (born April 13, 2000) is an American professional football guard for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UConn Huskies and was selected by the Seahawks in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Christian Haynes
No. 64 – Seattle Seahawks
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (2000-04-13) April 13, 2000 (age 24)
Bowie, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:318 lb (144 kg)
Career information
High school:Bowie
College:UConn (2018–2023)
NFL draft:2024 / round: 3 / pick: 81
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 6, 2024
Games played:6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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Haynes was born on April 13, 2000, in Bowie, Maryland, later attending Bowie High School.[1]

College career

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Haynes played at the University of Connecticut from 2018 to 2023.[2][3][4] After playing in two games and redshirting his first year in 2018, Haynes started 49 consecutive games over the next five seasons for UConn.[5][6] He was named an All-American in 2022 and 2023.[7][8]

Professional career

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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 2+34 in
(1.90 m)
317 lb
(144 kg)
33+12 in
(0.85 m)
9 in
(0.23 m)
5.03 s 1.75 s 2.91 s 33.0 in
(0.84 m)
8 ft 6 in
(2.59 m)
25 reps
All values from NFL Combine[9][10]

Haynes was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round (81st overall pick) in the 2024 NFL draft.[11]

Personal life

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He is the younger brother of NFL outside linebacker Marcus Haynes.

References

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  1. ^ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2024 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. pp. 139–140. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  2. ^ Aldam, Will (December 23, 2022). "UConn OL Christian Haynes announces he will return". Connecticut Post. Archived from the original on December 23, 2022.
  3. ^ Adamec, Carl (November 14, 2023). "UConn OL Christian Haynes prepares for final home game with team". CT Insider.
  4. ^ Aldam, Will (April 29, 2023). "UConn OL Christian Haynes reach for move to center". CT Insider. Archived from the original on June 8, 2023. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  5. ^ Adamec, Carl (December 11, 2023). "UConn's football's Christian Haynes third-team AP All-American". CT Insider. Archived from the original on December 16, 2023. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  6. ^ Arruda, Joe (April 23, 2023). "UConn football All-American Christian Haynes could move to center, while 2023 graduates search for pro chance". Hartford Courant. Archived from the original on April 30, 2023.
  7. ^ Arruda, Joe (December 11, 2023). "UConn offensive lineman Christian Haynes named AP All-American for second year in a row". Hartford Courant. Archived from the original on December 14, 2023.
  8. ^ Butterfield, Christine (December 13, 2022). "UConn offensive lineman Christian Haynes named All-American". New Haven Register.
  9. ^ "Christian Haynes Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  10. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Christian Haynes College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  11. ^ Gilbert, John (April 26, 2024). "NFL Draft 2024 Results: Seahawks select Christian Haynes at No. 81". Field Gulls. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
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