A 5th-round pick (166th overall) in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Georgia; Western Kentucky, Verron Haynes has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2009 with ATL, capping a 8-season NFL career. His efficiency stands out most — the 96th percentile at the position. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 738 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns.
Size
5'9", 233#
College
Georgia; Western Kentucky
Draft
Rd 5, 166th overall (2002)
Seasons
2002–2009
2009 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology65th percentile among RBs · limited sample
2 games · 3 touches
2009 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed7▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst30▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility54▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size32▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency57▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry57▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion51▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving66▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security40▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume13▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency96▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Verron Haynes has appeared in 57 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: PIT (2002–2007), ATL (2009).
He has rushed for 738 yards and 3 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 61 passes for 449 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2005 with PIT: 274 yards and 3 touchdowns in 14 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game61 vs BAL, 2004 Week 16
- Most receiving yards in a game44 on 2 catches vs PHI, 2004 Week 9
2009 splits
regular seasonVerron Haynes — common questions
- What position does Verron Haynes play?
- Verron Haynes is listed as an FB.
- Which teams has Verron Haynes played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Verron Haynes has played for PIT (2002–2007), ATL (2009).
- Where did Verron Haynes go to college?
- Verron Haynes played college football at Georgia; Western Kentucky.
- When was Verron Haynes drafted?
- Verron Haynes was selected in round 5, 166th overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Verron Haynes scored?
- Verron Haynes has 5 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 rushing, 2 receiving).
- What is Verron Haynes's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Verron Haynes rated 52.3 for 2009, the 65th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Matt RyanQB · 2009
- Roddy WhiteWR · 2009
- Michael TurnerRB · 2009
- Jason SnellingFB · 2009
- Tony GonzalezTE · 2009
- Chris RedmanQB · 2009
- Michael JenkinsWR · 2009
- Jerious NorwoodRB · 2009
Drafted in round 5, 2002
- Jarrod BaxterRB · pick 136
- Randy FasaniQB · pick 137
- John OwensTE · pick 138
- Justin BannanDT · pick 139
- Bobby GrayS · pick 140
- Andra DavisILB · pick 141
- Scott FujitaOLB · pick 143
- Herb HaygoodWR · pick 144