Haynes is the second player selected by the Seahawks in this year’s draft, joining first-round pick Byron Murphy II, a defensive tackle out of the University of Texas.

A four-year starter at UConn, Haynes brings considerable experience and durability to Seattle’s offensive line, having started all 49 games over the past four seasons. Haynes was a two-time team captain as was named third-team AP All-American each of the past two seasons. And while he played almost exclusively at right guard in college, Haynes says he can play anywhere he’s asked.

“I can play anything they need me to play,” he said. “I’m going to go out there and dominate regardless. I just played a lot of right guard in college, but I can play any position they need me to play.”

Asked to describe his style of play, Haynes said, “Somebody that’s smart and nasty at the same time. Somebody who’s very athletic, someone who’s able to run, and also dominate at the point of attack.”

Haynes is also looking forward to coming to Seattle having grown up a fan of the Seahawks and of current Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith.

“Ah, man, the fans, that 12, it’s everything man,” he said. “That culture that’s there—I’ve been a Seattle fan a little bit growing up. I am a big Geno fan as well. I used to watch him a lot when he was at West Virginia. I’m just ready to come out there and dominate.”