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Undrafted RB Haynes Joins Bengals Roster
9 May
Summary
- Haynes signed with the Bengals as an undrafted free agent on Friday.
- He displayed efficiency in his junior year with 1,059 rushing yards.
- Haynes needs to prove special teams ability for a roster spot.

Haynes officially joined the Bengals roster as an undrafted free agent this past Friday. His college career at Georgia Tech saw a significant breakout in his third year, where he recorded 1,059 rushing yards on 174 carries, averaging 6.1 yards per attempt. While his efficiency decreased in subsequent seasons, Haynes proved to be a capable receiver out of the backfield. He tallied 33 receptions for 257 yards in his final collegiate season. To earn a spot on the team, Haynes must now impress coaches with his contributions on special teams. The running back room is competitive, featuring Chase Brown, Samaje Perine, and Tahj Brooks.