| Riley Haynes |
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Background:
Younger brother of Wake Forest linebacker Hunter Haynes ... Graduated with honors from Nease High School in 2008 ... Named first team all-county by the St. Augustine Record ... Honorable mention Class 4A all-state selection as a senior ... Member of the Florida Times-Union Super 24 team ... First team All-First Coast by the Times Union ... Member of the Florida Times-Union's Super 75 listing of the top senior players in the state ... Named to Prep Star's All-Southeast Region team ... Ranked 58th among middle linebackers by Scout.com ... Two-year starter at linebacker for the Panthers ... Team captain and two-time team tackle leader ... Collected 153 tackles as a senior including 13 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks ... Helped Nease to three straight Class 4A state championship games including a state title in 2005 ... Played for coach Craig Howard ... Son of Wesley and Susie Haynes ... Born Jan. 27, 1990 in Alexander City, Ala. ... Has worked as a mentor at a local elementary school.