Haynes King completed three seasons running Georgia Tech’s offense. The quarterback built his reputation on toughness and reliability. He absorbed hits, kept getting up, and led the program through difficult stretches.
Those accomplishments matter to him. But they’re not what King wants to discuss right now.
“Throughout this year, we put our blood, sweat and tears into this team. I’m not one to quit and be selfish. I always finish what I start.”
That approach explains why King is in Orlando preparing for the Pop-Tarts Bowl instead of stepping away early. Draft preparation, training cycles, and evaluations are waiting. King knows that.
He won’t let them interfere with the present.
King was asked when he might reflect on his career. His answer came without hesitation. “Probably when I’m training and [I’ve] got more time on [my] hands…I don’t really feel it until it’s over.”
What drives him now is responsibility. To teammates, coaches, and the work already invested.
The bowl game isn’t a formality in King’s view. It’s the season’s final obligation and possibly his last college game.
Chris Weinke, Georgia Tech’s assistant head coach and co-offensive coordinator, praised King’s character. “He represents exactly what college football is all about. Everything he does, he does it for the people around him.”
Weinke emphasized consistency over individual awards. He described a quarterback who shows up the same way daily and leads without seeking attention.
King reflected that mindset when discussing his legacy. Any recognition belongs to the team, he said.
“It’s not a one-man show. I’m grateful for this whole team and this staff.”
Soon, King will remove his helmet for the final time. The conversations will change.
His résumé is complete. His focus remains singular.
Everything else can wait.
