The mystery surrounding Jamal Haynes isn’t just about how he ripped through ACC defenses in 2024. It’s about what molded the man behind the helmet. Georgia Tech’s No. 11 lit up the stat sheet with 944 rushing yards, 166 receiving yards, and 12 touchdowns last season, putting him over 2,000 career rushing yards before even turning 23. But for all the highlight runs, like that jaw-dropping 68-yard game-winner against UNC, there’s another question people keep asking. Who is Jamal Haynes, and what roots built this dual-threat dynamo?

Haynes didn’t just show up in Atlanta ready-made. The former wide receiver turned RB put together back-to-back 900+ yard rushing seasons. The first Yellow Jacket to do it since 2009. Three 100-yard rushing games in 2024, including a career-high 170-yard beatdow

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