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Haynes King's Remarkable Journey from Longview HS to NFL Prospect

January 8, 2026
Longview's 2018 state champ King draws Rams interest

Haynes King threw for over 9,200 yards and 63 touchdowns at Longview High School before leading the program to its historic 2018 state championship. His college career took him from Texas A&M to Georgia Tech, where he earned ACC Offensive Player of the Year honors and the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award.

Now an NFL prospect, King has drawn interest from the Los Angeles Rams, where Sean McVay could utilize his dual-threat abilities. Scouts have compared his leadership qualities to Tim Tebow, praising his ability to elevate teammates and perform in pressure situations.