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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]Haynes lives in Alpharetta,GA with fiance, Sheena McLaughlin |
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] Haynes lives in Alpharetta, GA with fiance, Sheena McLaughlin. |
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Verron Ulric Haynes (vuh-RON) (born February 17, 1979 in Template:City-state) is an American football running back for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia.
Early years
Haynes lived in Trinidad before moving to New York and then to Atlanta, Georgia, where he played high school football for North Springs High School. His father Ulric "Buggy" Haynes was a soccer player in the Trinidad and Tobago national team.[1]
Professional career
Pittsburgh Steelers
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.
Atlanta Falcons
Haynes signed with the Atlanta Falcons on April 29, 2009.[2].
Personal
Haynes appeared on the cover of Pittsburgh Magazine 's 25 Most Beautiful People issue in January, 2007. [1] Haynes lives in Alpharetta, GA with fiance, Sheena McLaughlin.
References
- ^ Nero, Sean (2009-01-07). "Verron Haynes "The NFL chose me"". The Trinidad Guardian. Trinidad Publishing Company. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
- ^ Falcons sign former UGA running back, release Bergeron
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