Michael Haynes

Michael David Haynes (born December 24, 1965) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round of the 1988 NFL draft. He played college football for the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks after attending Eastern Arizona College. Haynes also played for the New Orleans Saints.

Professional career The Atlanta Falcons selected Haynes in the seventh round (166th overall) of the 1988 NFL draft. Haynes was the 16th wide receiver drafted in 1988.

On September 11, 1988, Haynes made his professional regular season debut and made his first reception on a 12-yard pass by Chris Miller as the Falcons lost 29–21 against the New Orleans Saints. On October 30, 1988, Haynes made his first career touchdown reception on a 19-yard pass by Chris Miller during the second quarter of a 27–24 victory at the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 9. He finished the game with two receptions for 68 receiving yards and two touchdowns receptions. He finished his rookie season in 1988 with 13 receptions for 232 receiving yards and four touchdown receptions in 15 games.

NFL career statistics Legend Led the league Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team Games Receiving GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1988 ATL 15 6 13 232 17.8 49 4 1989 ATL 13 11 40 681 17.0 72 4 1990 ATL 13 10 31 445 14.4 60 0 1991 ATL 16 16 50 1,122 22.4 80 11 1992 ATL 14 14 48 808 16.8 89 10 1993 ATL 16 16 72 778 10.8 98 4 1994 NO 16 16 77 985 12.8 78 5 1995 NO 16 15 41 597 14.6 48 4 1996 NO 16 10 44 786 17.9 51 4 1997 ATL 12 0 12 154 12.8 24 1 Career 147 114 428 6,588 15.4 98 47