Alabama football had several running backs in the Nick Saban era that took a lot of pride in their offseason training before dominating opponents on the field.
Fans remember names such as Trent Richardson and Derrick Henry for their dedication to the weight room. Najee Harris perfected his power, speed, agility, versatility, and hurdling skills with a trainer. Justice Haynes, a former five-star, enters his sophomore campaign for the University of Alabama. He carries a unique blend of former Tide standouts in his game, including Harris, Bo Scarbrough, and Josh Jacobs. The 5-foot-11, 205-pounder possesses incredible contact balance, vision, cutback abilities, speed, and versatility as a receiver. He made an impact last year in spring practice, and the native Georgian totaled 168 yards rushing with two touchdowns on 25 carries.
Haynes had a few very nice runs in the Rose Bowl matchup against Michigan, collecting 31 yards on four attempts. He took on a leadership role this spring as more will be required of him.
Haynes is excited about the one, two punch he and Jam Miller will provide out the backfield, but Haynes knows he’s bringing pain to defenses.
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He’s back at work with Marquell Beckwith of Beckwith Sports Academy in Atlanta, Ga.
Beckwith has been the one crafting Haynes to be special with his moments as a back. The two have worked on reading and reacting, front side/back side reads with vertical jump cuts, hop cuts, spinning, and violent sticking while being under control.
solid work with @AlabamaFTBL running back @justicehaynes6 . working a lot of reading && reacting . front side / back side reads with vertical jump cuts , hop cuts , spinning , && violent sticking all while being under control 💎 pic.twitter.com/Z793zjcdml
— Beckwith Sports Academy (@bsa28_) May 8, 2024
Haynes wants to be the most complete player in college football at his position.
Crimson Tide fans can’t wait to watch him do elite things in the fall.
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Stephen M. Smith is the senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
