Name: Jonathan Haynes
School: Indiana University
Position: S
Height: 5-11
Weight: 204
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
My goal that I had set for my final collegiate season was to help my team in any possible way I can to help get us to where we wanted to be as in trying to have a winning season or bowl eligibility season and also for me to get a lot film on defensive side of the ball and on special teams and I also wanted to learn everything I could to show that I can be a versatile player to plug me into spots if needed.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
My coaches and teammates would say that I am a tough, physical, dependable and also a great competitor but also humble football player and will do his best he can to always get better.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
When I am studying film I look at the little things like for example a WR can give it away if it’s a pass or not by certain things that particular WR does like he fidget with his hands when it’s a pass play or if the ball might be coming to him while on run plays he might have a more lazier stance or something in that nature, like a guard might have they own thing that do when it’s a run play or if they are about to pull around to block so little things like that I pay attention to while watching film and I also look at WR tendencies as well as if they are good in run blocking or not or where they align at on the field based off of their splits close or if they are really wide so that I can know these may be the possible routes that I could be getting I also take a look at the running backs as well while watching film because some backs give it away as well when they are about to get the ball.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
The thing I would say that separates me from other pro prospects is that I can learn and play any position in the secondary from LB to DB and that I am a very physical player and while also being able to play special teams and I have the drive to get better as much as I can.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
Right now I’m training with B.U.C Athletics out of Greenville Ms, that works on being more explosive and getting more stronger and faster to become the best player I can be.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
I would say that have good football IQ is a great strength of mine and me being able to get the secondary the right calls and checks is good strength of mine So that I could play faster and not be so timid especially in the backend of the defense with us DB’s and I would bring that competitor spirit and hunger mentality all the time while being humble at the same time. I am respectful person to my teammates and coaches and Off the field I don’t have any issues so teams don’t have to worry about.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
I’ll never take the days I have been playing football for granted because I love the game of football and I know that playing this sport the time is limited. I won’t waste any opportunity that I get to play this game I love. I have experience and starting reps from both Ole Miss/Indiana University and that I could add more value to special teams defensively. All I need is a chance and I promise, I promise to any professional football team out there that needs a hard worker and competitor who pushes hisself and his teammates to get better and a good defensive DB that can also play special teams and be versatile in the secondary I’m your guy I just need a chance. You won’t regret it!
