Former Gateway/Notre Dame OL Robert Hainsey Drafted by Tampa Bay in the 3rd Round

Former Gateway Gator Robert Hainsey becomes the first WPIAL player selected in the 2021 NFL Draft.

The Notre Dame offensive lineman was selected in the 3rd round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hainsey (6’4”, 306) started out at Gateway before transferring to IMG Academy before signing with Notre Dame.

In four seasons with the Fighting Irish, Hainsey started 34 games and is someone that bring versatility with being able to play either guard or tackle. Hainsey is also a leader having been named a team captain at Notre Dame for the 2019 and 2020 season.

Robert Hainsey is my OG6. Uses his hands really well . Good pad level to level guys in the run game. Nasty streak to him. Doesn’t have the foot speed to be a good OT, but could cover it at OG. Can reach sometimes, but love the value for the #Buccaneers #NFLDraft #HallamAnalysis

— Shane P. Hallam (@ShanePHallam) May 1, 2021

With the 95th overall pick in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select #NotreDame offensive lineman Robert Hainsey.

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— Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) May 1, 2021