NickHaynes

2016 – Junior 

• An integral part of the offensive line who were named semifinalists for the Joe Moore Award which recognizes the nation’s Most Outstanding Offensive Line
• Blocking for Boom Williams and Benny Snell, UK was the only team in the SEC with two 1,000-yard rushers
• Started in all 13 games at left guard, giving him 23 career starts in 34 games played
• Named to SEC Academic Honor Roll
• Named Florida’s All Sports Association’s Collegiate Athlete of the Year 

2015 – Sophomore

• Played in 11 games with nine starts, showing a versatility to play at either guard position

2014 – r-Freshman

• Played in all 12 games 
• Got his first collegiate start in the win over Vanderbilt

2013 – Freshman

• Redshirt season

High School

• Second-team all-state by The Associated Press
• Ranked as the nation’s No. 40 guard by Rivals
• Only began playing football a junior
• Extremely versatile player who had experience as a tackle, tight end, fullback and defensive lineman in high school
• Excels as a run blocker as he compiled an impressive tally of pancake blocks in high school
• Relies on great footwork as he also lettered in basketball as a prepster
• Attended Niceville (Fla.) High School, helping team to a winning record both seasons he played
• Coach by John Hicks
• Four-year letterman in basketball who was a two-year all-county honoree
• Competed in the shot put for the track and field team
• Participated for the school weightlifting team and advanced to the state meet
• Named the District Athlete of the Year, covering all sports

Personal

• Born in Peoria, Ill.
• Son of Stephen and DeDe Haynes
• Dad, Stephen, retired as a Master Sergeant after 22 years in the Air Force
• Graduated in May of 2017 with a degree in economics and management and is currently working on a second degree in kinesiology

Community Cats

• Participated in Walk a Child to School Day (2014)
• Stayed after practice to spend time with the Special Olympics (2015)

Nick Says

• One word to describe him on the field is “physical”
• Other than playing in the NFL, his dream job is to work as a financial advisor or ambassador of a firm overseas
• His favorite meal is waffles
• His advice to young players it to make the weight room part of your life
• Most people don’t know that he’s a really good bowler and has bowled five 300 games