Verron Haynes

Infobox NFLactive


name=Verron Haynes
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currentteam=Free Agent
currentnumber=--
currentpositionplain=Running back
birthdate=birth date and age|1979|2|17
birthplace=Woodstock, Georgia
heightft=5
heightin=10
weight=222
debutyear=2002
debutteam=Pittsburgh Steelers
college=Georgia
draftyear=2002
draftround=5
draftpick=166
pastteams=
* Pittsburgh Steelers (2002–2007)
status=
highlights=
* Super Bowl champion (XL)
nfl=HAY741562

Verron Ulric Haynes (born February 17, 1979 in Woodstock, Georgia) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia.

Early years

Haynes played high school football for North Springs High School.Verron Haynes was not born in the US,actually he was born on the Island of Trinidad which is part of the Twin Island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean,He was born in the town of Tunapuna which is in the East of Trindad his father was one of the greatest Soccer players in the history of Trinidad and Tobago.Verron migrated to the USA when he 7yrs,then he moved to GEORGIA.

Professional career

In five seasons with the Steelers from 2002 to 2006, Haynes gained 660 yards on 159 carries (4.2 average per carry) and three touchdowns. He also recorded 39 receptions for 322 yards (8.3 average per reception) and two touchdowns, including one from former Steelers wide receiver Antwaan Randle El. Haynes missed most of the 2006 season due to a knee injury.

On March 1, 2007, he was cut by the Steelers in order to save cap room. However, he resigned with the team on June 4, 2007. On September 1, 2007 he was released again. He was re-signed on December 24 when starting running back Willie Parker was placed on injured reserve.

Personal

Haynes appeared on the cover of "Pittsburgh Magazine" 's 25 Most Beautiful People issue in January, 2007. [http://mondesishouse.blogspot.com/2007/01/tyler-palko-freddy-sanchez-and-verron.html]

External links

* [http://news.steelers.com/team/player/49195/ Pittsburgh Steelers bio]