Summer is here, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Bucs fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Tampa Bay.
Are we going to write about quarterbacks? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Bucs fans can be the most informed fans.
So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
Player Information
Player: Jamal Haynes
School: Georgia Tech
Height/Weight: 5-9/190 lbs.
Player Background
– 3-Star Recruit
– Changed from Wide Receiver to Running Back at Georgia Tech
– Third-Team All-ACC in 2023
Career Stats Heading into the 2025 Season
– 343 Rushing Attempts
– 2,003 Rushing Yards
– 5.8 Yards Per Carry
– 48 Receptions
– 317 Receiving Yards
– 6.6 Yards Per Reception
– 20 Touchdowns
Notable PFF Numbers Heading into the 2025 Season
– 81.2 PFF Rushing Grade
– 3.34 Yards Per Carry After Contact
– 77 Missed Tackles Forced
– 56 Carries of 10+ Yards
– Breakaway Run Chance of 48.9%
Player Traits
– Dynamic route runner due to background as WR
– Strong hands as a receiver and ball carrier
– Good vision as a runner
– Elusive in open space
– Decent YAC ability
Player Summary
Jamal Haynes is another dynamic playmaker in the Yellow Jacket offense and has a chance to showcase himself after some departures in 2024. Haynes is a wide receiver turned running back, and it shows in his game. His hands and the way he can run routes are better than most running backs, similar to what we saw from Brashard Smith in 2024. He also has good YAC ability and bursts to turn upfield. I love his effort on every play, and he fights for every yard on every play. The entire Georgia Tech team is full of scrappy players, but Haynes may be one of the best.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2026 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Jamal Haynes, RB, Georgia Tech