Whitney’s Star Sophomore Wideout: Kobe Haynes

Kobe Haynes is a 2027 recruit who plays Wide Receiver at Whitney High School. Haynes is ranked among one of the top recruits in the class of 2027 and is ranked among one of the top Wide Receivers in the class as well. In addition, Haynes is listed among one of the top recruits in the state of Texas and is listed among one of the top Wide Receivers in the state of Texas. He holds offers from schools such as Baylor, Houston and UTSA.

Who are some role models in your life?
Some role models in my life are my dad, my grandpas, my brother, and my great-grandpa.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
Some artists I listen to before games are NBA YoungBoy, Z-Ro, and DaBaby.

What are the strengths of your game?
I feel the strengths of my game are my knowledge of my position, my speed, and my ability to gain yards after the catch.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
My favorite memory in my career is my first playoff game—taking the field with my brother and making an assisted tackle with him.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?
The best players I’ve played with are my brother David Haynes and my friend Jairdyn Anderson.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
My advice is to stay patient—your time will come. Some get there faster than others, but the key is to stay motivated and keep working.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
If I could travel anywhere in the world, it would be Bali.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I was 4 years old when I fell in love with the game.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
The one sports hero I would want to meet is Kobe Bryant.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
My favorite sports moment as a fan is when the Seahawks won the Super Bowl in 2014.