Christian Haynes Becomes Latest UConn Husky to Reach the Super Bowl Stage with Seahawks
STORRS, CT - From anchoring the offensive line in East Hartford to suiting up on football’s biggest stage, Christian Haynes’ journey is hitting a major milestone. The former UConn standout is headed to Super Bowl LX with the Seattle Seahawks, marking another chapter in a career that’s been all about consistency, grit, and growth.
Haynes becomes the 12th former UConn Husky to make it to the Super Bowl and the first since safety Andrew Adams helped the Buccaneers win it all in Super Bowl LV back in 2021. Now in his second season with the Seahawks after being taken in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Haynes has already appeared in 24 games - a testament to how quickly he’s carved out a role in Seattle’s trenches.
If the Seahawks manage to hoist the Lombardi Trophy on Sunday in Santa Clara, Haynes will become the sixth UConn product to earn a Super Bowl ring - a rare feat for any college program, let alone one that’s still building its national football identity.
But for those who followed Haynes’ college career, none of this should come as a surprise.
At UConn, Haynes was a rock - both literally and figuratively - on the offensive line. He started 49 consecutive games, a streak that speaks to both his durability and his dependability.
And he wasn’t just showing up - he was dominating. Haynes became the first player in the program’s FBS era to earn All-American honors in back-to-back seasons.
As a senior, he was named to All-American teams by Sporting News, the Associated Press, and College Football News. The year before, he was also recognized by the AP and Sporting News.
That kind of resume doesn’t just happen by accident. It’s built on repetition, film study, and a whole lot of early mornings in the weight room. And now, it’s paying off on the biggest stage the sport has to offer.
A Look Back: UConn Huskies in the Super Bowl
Haynes joins a select group of UConn alumni who’ve reached the Super Bowl - a list that includes players like Donald Brown, Will Beatty, and Anthony Sherman. Some, like Beatty and Sherman, have multiple appearances and rings to show for it. Others, like Donald Thomas and Blidi Wreh-Wilson, made it to the final game after grinding through years in the league.
Here’s the full rundown of Huskies who’ve reached the Super Bowl:
- Nick Giaquinto - Washington (SB XVII*, SB XVIII)
- Brian Kozlowski - Atlanta Falcons (SB XXXIII)
- Donald Brown - Indianapolis Colts (SB XLIV)
- Donald Thomas - New England Patriots (SB XLVI)
- Will Beatty - NY Giants (SB XLVI*), Philadelphia Eagles (SB LII*)
- Robert McClain - Carolina Panthers (SB XLIV)
- Blidi Wreh-Wilson - Atlanta Falcons (SB LI)
- Nick Williams - Atlanta Falcons (SB LI)
- Obi Melifonwu - New England Patriots (SB LIII*)
- Anthony Sherman - Kansas City Chiefs (SB LIV*, SB LV)
- Andrew Adams - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (SB LV*)
- Christian Haynes - Seattle Seahawks (SB LX)
(* denotes Super Bowl win)
It’s a list that’s slowly grown over the years, and Haynes’ addition is another sign that UConn continues to develop NFL-caliber talent - especially in the trenches.
As Sunday approaches, all eyes will be on the quarterbacks, the coaches, and the stars. But don’t overlook the guys in the middle of the line - especially No. 60 in navy and action green.
Christian Haynes has been building toward this moment since his first snap in college. Now, he’s 60 minutes away from potentially joining an elite group of Huskies who’ve walked off the field as Super Bowl champions.