Tyler Haynes Class: Sophomore Hometown: Birmingham, Ala. High School: Vestavia Hills Height / Weight: 6-2 / 283 Position: OG

Furman: Physical young offensive lineman who appears set to take over the starting job at left guard following the graduation of All-Southern Conference performer Andrew Thornburg...registered enough quality playing time a year ago to aid him in the transition into a starting role this fall...bench pressed 425 pounds in spring testing to rank second on the squad...part of a contingent of nine Birmingham area products now in the Furman program. 2006 -- Logged 171 plays in his first season of action...work came as a backup at offensive guard and as a member of special teams...logged a season high 29 plays against Appalachian State...recorded 25 snaps versus West Georgia (24-7 win) and 24 plays against The Citadel (23-17 win). 2005 -- Member of scout team...awarded redshirt and extra year of eligibility.

High School: 2005 graduate of Vestavia Hills (6A) High School...football coach was Buddy Anderson...played offensive tackle...earned first team Super All-State, All-Metro, and All Over-the-Mountain honors after leading his squad to an 8-3 record and state playoff appearance...squad finished fifth in the state in the final regular season poll...also competed in track & field.

Personal: Full name is Tyler Raymond Haynes...son of Jeff and Michelle Haynes...born December 10, 1986, in Birmingham, Alabama...has a brother, Hunter...grandfather, George Salem, played football at Alabama (HB, 1956), as did and uncle, George Salem, Jr. (OG, 1986)...political science major.