Mike Haynes (born July 1, 1953, in Denison, Texas) played college football at Arizona State, becoming a three-year All-WAC star, and was the New England Patriots first selection in the draft of 1976. He earned a Pro Bowl invitation that year as a rookie, for his outstanding skill as a defensive back and punt returner. He spent seven years with the Patriots, finally being sidelined with a rib injury, late 1979. Haynes played out his option with the Patriots in 1982 and in November, 1983, his contract was awarded to the Los Angeles Raiders in a settlement that gave the Patriots a No. 1 draft choice in 1984 and a No. 2 pick in 1985. Haynes played the last five games in 1983 and then started and had one interception in the Raiders’ Super Bowl XVIII victory.

Upon playing with the Raiders, he only had one punt return touchdown, but 18 interceptions, giving him a career total of 46, which were returned for 688 yards and two touchdowns.Haynes was an All-Pro choice in 1977, 1978, 1982, 1984 and 1985 and an All-AFC pick eight times.