Clemson's Hidden Gem: 'You want your son to grow up to be just like Jay Haynes'

After a short but stellar debut at Clemson, freshman running back Jay Haynes has been on the minds of Tiger fans everywhere. When he committed, we sat down with his high school head coach, Larry Strain for this exclusive interview. Find out what makes Haynes the special player he's become.

By Lawton Swann

September 15, 2023

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When the Clemson Tigers secured the commitment of three-star running back Jay Haynes, it didn't send shockwaves through the world of college football. After all, Haynes was a relatively unknown prospect, quietly plying his trade in the heart of rural Alabama.

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