A Notre Dame product who started four seasons at center for Tampa Bay before landing a three-year deal with Jacksonville.
Robert Hainsey manned the pivot for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for four seasons before cashing in on free agency with a three-year, $21 million contract from the Jacksonville Jaguars in March 2025. The steady, technically sound blocker has been a consistent starter since entering the league.
Path to the league
Hainsey played offensive line at Notre Dame from 2017 to 2020, earning second-team All-ACC honors and finalist recognition for the program's senior class award in 2020. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted him in the third round, 95th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
Hainsey started at center for Tampa Bay from 2021 to 2024, anchoring the Buccaneers' offensive line for four seasons. His steady play at the position made him a sought-after free agent target once his rookie contract expired.
2025 season recap
Hainsey signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars in March 2025 and took over as the team's starting center. He earned a 62.5 overall PFF grade on the season, ranking 23rd among 40 qualified centers in his first year with the Jaguars.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Robert Hainsey
- Pro Football Reference: Robert Hainsey
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Center
- Group
- offense
- College
- Notre Dame
- Hometown
- Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Age
- 28
- Status
- active
