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The Notre Dame pro day is on Wednesday and today offensive lineman Robert Hainsey spoke with the media via Zoom. Hainsey shared that he met with the Steelers at the Senior Bowl and talked with Kevin Colbert, according to Nick Farabaugh of Steelers Now. Hainsey is a Pittsburgh native, so Colbert only naturally asked him what's his favorite pizza spot in Pittsburgh. It was Mineo's just in case you were wondering.
Hainsey was a team captain at Notre Dame and was All-ACC second team in 2020. Many see Hainsey capable of playing either tackle or guard at the next level. He's projected to be a mid-to-late round draft pick.
Below is a scouting report on Hainsey by The Draft Network.
"Notre Dame OT Robert Hainsey projects as a low-end starting offensive tackle in the NFL. Hainsey brings three years of starting experience at right tackle at Notre Dame with him to the NFL level and he is a player who is near his physical ceiling as a prospect thanks to his extensive experiences as a starter in South Bend. Hainsey brings a top-heavy build to the tackle position, but plenty of NFL length and suitable range in his pass sets. He’ll be most effective in zone concepts in the ground game with his reach and fringe bulk for the NFL. You certainly wish he had a little bit more functional strength to work with to help him win the point of attack, but Hainsey’s frame does not appear well suited to stack a lot of extra weight on. If he did, you’d have to question if it would cut into his functional athleticism. Due to this conflict, I do consider him to be a fairly low-ceiling prospect—but smart, technical offensive linemen will always warrant a look at the pro level."