Herb Haygood
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| Herb Haygood |
Herb Haygood begins his second season as wide receivers coach at Saginaw Valley State University. Haygood served as wide receiver and special teams coach at Olivet College in 2006. The Comets posted a 6-4 record and tied for second place in the MIAA with a 5-2 record. Haygood guided eight players who were named to the All-MIAA teams.
Haygood has an extensive background playing professionally in various levels of football. He has been with three different NFL clubs including the Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts and the Kansas City Chiefs. Haygood also played one season with the Scottish Claymores of NFL Europe in 2004 and spent four months as a member of the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League.
Haygood was a standout at Michigan State University, earning four letters from 1997-01. He was a fifth-round draft pick of the Denver Broncos in 2002 and was an All-American kick returner as selected by ESPN and the Walter Camp Foundation.
Haygood has also reached out into the community with various projects. He is a part of Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Michigan since 2005. In addition, he volunteered with the Salvation Army during Thanksgiving while a member of the Colts. He also took part in the Denver Broncos Kids Reading Program and coached kids with special needs while at MSU.
Haygood is a native of Sarasota, Florida.
