Christian Haynes

Christian Haynes (born April 13, 2000) is an American professional football guard for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UConn Huskies and was selected by the Seahawks in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Early life Haynes was born on April 13, 2000, in Bowie, Maryland, later attending Bowie High School.

College career Haynes played at the University of Connecticut from 2018 to 2023. After playing in two games and redshirting his first year in 2018, Haynes started 49 consecutive games over the next five seasons for UConn. He was named an All-American in 2022 and 2023.

Professional career

Haynes was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round (81st overall pick) in the 2024 NFL draft. He appeared in 16 contests for Seattle during his rookie campaign, with no starts.

Haynes began the 2025 season on injured reserve, causing him to miss the team's first nine games. He was activated on November 15, 2025, ahead of the team's Week 11 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

Personal life He is the younger brother of NFL outside linebacker Marcus Haynes.