Christian Haynes

[Brochacho]

Sorry if already posted - Christian Haynes is #83 on PFF's most recent big board.

2023 NFL Draft Big Board: PFF's top 200 prospects | NFL Draft | PFF

The top 200 prospects who will be eligible for selection on April 27.

www.pff.com

 

[businesslawyer]

Ugh. Haynes still has eligibility left. Would love to see him come back for his senior year.

 

[noeynox]

Dude is a mauler inside. He's picked up quite a few false starts and illegal man down field penalties though.

 

[WhereYouAt]

Was surprised he wasn't honored on Senior night as I couldn't imagine a top 3 round pick would come back for his final year.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

2022 AP All-America team: USC's Caleb Williams, Alabama's Will Anderson Jr. among first-team selections

Third team AP All American

 

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[Chin Diesel]

This will have immediate recruiting help.

 

[huskymedic]

UConn’s Christian Haynes Named an All-American - University of Connecticut Athletics

STORRS, Conn. – UConn r-junior offensive lineman Christian Haynes (Bowie, Md.) became the first Husky since 2010 to earn All-American honors after being named to

uconnhuskies.com

 

[Bubba1957]

I watched him closely over the last few years. Even when they were bad, he brought it every play. He plays with intensity and has a bit of a mean streak. Congratulations to him and we will be seeing him on Sundays soon.

 

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[uconnfan68]

Still remember the picture of him and all the other freshmen where he looked like a man among boys. Congrats Christian!

 

[Waquoit]

If he comes back one more year and kicks more ass would that get him in the first round?

 

[bmayuc]

If he comes back one more year and kicks more ass would that get him in the first round?

as a Guard? no.

whispers He should probably take the bag

 

[Brochacho]

as a Guard? no.

whispers He should probably take the bag

I agree. While he is an awesome player, I think it would be more beneficial to the program and Mora for him to get drafted vs return to next year’s team.

 

[noeynox]

as a Guard? no.

whispers He should probably take the bag

Good point so few guards go first round. Quinton Nelson was one I think.

I think Christian benefitted greatly from going against Travis Jones so much.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

Good point so few guards go first round. Quinton Nelson was one I think.

I think Christian benefitted greatly from going against Travis Jones so much.

Alijah Vera-Tucker by the Jets last year...but yeah...Guards generally go lower than Tackles.

 

[Jimdish255]

Most NFL guys are ripped nowadays and with the advances in training it's predominant in college as well. When I first saw Christian nothing stood out physically. Guy looked pretty average, not a bodybuilder, like most linemen probably wasn't passing on dessert. That's why good recruiters who can evaluate want to see these guys up close because it's a football game not a beauty contest. Or as Keith Jackson used to say, "the big uglies". Christian you look good to me just in case we meet. Congratulations.

 

[businesslawyer]

I agree. While he is an awesome player, I think it would be more beneficial to the program and Mora for him to get drafted vs return to next year’s team.

LOL. He has every right to do what he wants and if he goes to the league now, more power to him. But the thought that we would be better off by him going to the NFL now, instead of playing for us next season and then going, is truly absurd.

It’s perfectly alright to accept negatives without having to convince ourselves that they are positives, like Kevin Bacon being paddled in Animal House.

 

[HuskyDogArt]

LOL. He has every right to do what he wants and if he goes to the league now, more power to him. But the thought that we would be better off by him going to the NFL now, instead of playing for us next season and then going, is truly absurd.

It’s perfectly alright to accept negatives without having to convince ourselves that their positives, like Kevin Bacon being paddled in Animal House.

I'm indifferent on if he declares for the draft or come back. I mean, if he gets drafted this year it would be nice, however, if he comes back and gets injured, what then?

As someone who played high school football, injuries are a concern. That's why I hope he goes into the draft this year.

 

[Guru13]

FWIW if any of our kids declared at the moment that are RS-JRs... they may go undrafted.

 

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[Chin Diesel]

Well, that's a nice early Christmas gift.

Speaks well of UConn coaches and what he thinks they can do for him.

Also, another year for the young linemen to learn from him.