Tommy Haynes (American football)
Thomas Walton Haynes (born February 6, 1963) is a former American football safety in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He also was a member of the Portland Breakers in the United States Football League. He played college football at the University of Southern California. Early years Haynes attended Covina High School, where he was two-way player at defensive back and wide receiver. He received All-San Gabriel Valley honors as a senior. He also practiced baseball and basketball. He enrolled at Mt. San Antonio College for two years. He transferred to the University of Southern California after his sophomore season. As a junior, he was named a starter at cornerback, tallying one interception. As a senior, he led the team with 5 interceptions. In the 1985 Rose Bowl against Ohio State University, he contributed to the 20-17 win by making 2 interceptions. Professional career Portland Breakers (USFL) Haynes was selected by the Los Angeles Express of the United States Football League in the 1985 USFL Territorial Draft. On February 21, he signed with the Portland Breakers. He started 12 games at safety, making one interception. Dallas Cowboys (first stint) In July 1985, he was signed as a free