Verron Haynes

Verron Ulric Haynes (born February 17, 1979) is an American football running back who retired in 2010 after playing two seasons with the Atlanta Falcons. Verron Haynes was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft, following three successful college football seasons at The University of Georgia. Verron appeared on the cover of Pittsburgh Magazine's 25 Most Beautiful People issue in January 2007. As of 2010, Haynes serves as an International commentator and television personality for ESPN International.

Early years
Haynes lived in Trinidad before moving to New York and then to Atlanta, Georgia, where he played high school football for North Springs High School. His father Ulric "Buggy" Haynes was a soccer player in the Trinidad and Tobago national team.

Pittsburgh Steelers
In five seasons with the Steelers from 2002 to 2006, Haynes gained 660 yards on 159 carries (4.2 average per carry) and three touchdowns. He also recorded 39 receptions for 322 yards (8.3 average per reception) and two touchdowns, including one from wide receiver Antwaan Randle El. Haynes missed most of the 2006 season due to a knee injury.

On March 1, 2007, he was cut by the Steelers in order to save cap room. However, he resigned with the team on June 4, 2007. On September 1, 2007 he was released again. He was re-signed on December 24 when starting running back Willie Parker was placed on injured reserve.

Atlanta Falcons
Haynes signed with the Atlanta Falcons on April 29, 2009. On December 5, 2009, he was released by the Falcons and re-signed on December 8.

Personal
Today, Haynes resides in Roswell, Georgia with wife, Sheena Haynes and four children. An active pillar in the community, Verron serves as a Board of Directors member for TurningPoint in Alpharetta, GA. TurningPoint is a non-profit Women’s Healthcare organization that was established in 2003 in response to the unmet survivorship needs of women with breast cancer. He gives back to his homeland of Trinidad and Tobago though various Philanthropic efforts and the forming of The Red Sail Watersports company. In addition, Haynes splits his time between appearances, running The Verron Haynes Foundation, football clinics and camps and commentating for ESPN International.