Full Name: Michael Haynes
School:
Penn
St
Ht:
6-2
Wt:
280
40:
4.74
Year:
4Sr
Number:
81
Stats/
Bio
2001: Played
in 11 games, with 10 starts, totaling 41/11/4.
2000: Occasional starter that totaled
31/7/6.
1999: Shifted from fullback to
defensive end during spring practice. Named Academic All-Big Ten.
Scouting
Report
The
Good: Athletic and relentless defensive end that
stops the run or rushes the passer with equal effectiveness. Plays
with forward lean and leverage, fluid moving laterally and pursues from the backside with speed, stringing plays out laterally.
Smooth changing direction, can twist or stunt and effective backed off the line playing in
space, displaying a tremendous amount of playing range. Has a great burst of closing speed and flashes on the scene, getting a lot of upfield momentum and force going.
Deceptively strong, holds his ground against blocks and more than adequate defending the run.
The
Bad: Slow to read or anticipate
the action at times. Has
a tendency to pop up out of his stance and does not protect himself or use his hands to keep blockers away.
A bit short and does not have a lot of growth potential.
The
Skinny: Heading
in the right direction; meeting the potential we thought he had after closely scouting
him in 2000. Can be a productive
starter at the next level if someone is willing to overlook the fact he's only 6-foot 2-inches.