NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for Georgia Tech RB Jamal Haynes
Jamal Haynes is a compact running back prospect with a low center of gravity. He will need to provide value on special teams to carve out a consistent roster spot.
Haynes enrolled at Georgia Tech as a former 3-star recruit in the 2021 class. He burst onto the scene with over 1,000 yards rushing in 2023, but never hit that mark again over the next two seasons.
Dame Parson is the lead host of the Locked On NFL Draft podcast. He also serves as co-host of the Scouting Room NFL Podcast alongside Daniel Harms.
Where He Wins
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- Strong and compact build
- Good vision to find cutback lanes
- Sudden and sharp cuts; quickness to decelerate and accelerate through LOS
- Strong burst through lanes to slice into the second level of the defense
Areas of Improvement
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- Inconsistent run tempo; indecisive when reading blocks
- Needs to work on becoming a more natural hands catcher out of the backfield
- Effectiveness in pass pro situations
- Open field elusiveness to force missed tackles past the first level of defense
Grade, Rank, and Pro Comparison
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GRADE: 5.52 (UDFA with Roster Potential — UDFA)
COMPARABLE GRADE: Travis Dye (5.5 in 2023), Tavion Thomas (5.4 in 2023), Camerun Peoples (5.5 in 2023)
OVERALL RANK: 301
POSITION RANK: RB19
PRO COMPARISON: Jacquizz Rodgers
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Measurables and Testing Data
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Height: 5'6"
Weight: 195
Hand: N/A
Arm: N/A
40-YARD DASH: 4.51 (Pro Day)
Vertical: 36" (Pro Day)
Broad Jump: N/A
3-Cone Drill: N/A
20-Yard Shuttle: 4.25 (Pro Day)
Bench Press: N/A
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