Michael Haynes

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See also Michael Haynes, a former wide receiver in the NFL, and Michael Haynes III, an american professional wrestler, better known as Prince Iaukea.
Michael Haynes
Date of birth September 13, 1980 (age 26)
Place of birth Flag of United States Brooklyn, New York
Position(s) defensive tackle
College Penn State
NFL Draft 2003 / Round 1
Awards 2002 Big Ten Defensive
Player of the Year
Statistics
Team(s)
2003-2005
2006
2007-current
Chicago Bears
New Orleans Saints
New York Jets

Michael Washington Augustis Haynes, Jr. (born September 13, 1980 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American football defensive tackle, Currently Playing For The New York Jets. He was selected with the 14th overall pick of the 2003 NFL Draft out of Penn State University by the Chicago Bears. He was released from the Bears in 2006 roster cutdown. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints and was declared inactive for one game before being released.

He is the son of both Army and Air Force parents. He lived in many places around the world growing up including the Republic of Panama. While there he attended Balboa High School. He played volleyball, basketball, track, and football. He has an older brother, Curtis.

Haynes earned a Bachelor of Science in agricultural sciences from Penn State in 2003. He lives in Lake Bluff, Illinois with his wife, Stacy. On March 22nd, 2007, Haynes signed with the New York Jets.

Preceded by
Marc Colombo
Bears 1st round draft pick with
Rex Grossman

2003
Succeeded by
Tommie Harris