Myles Hinton
.jpg) Hinton with the Michigan Wolverines in 2024 | |
| Michigan Wolverines – No. 78 | |
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| Position | Offensive tackle |
| Class | Senior |
| Major | Human Biology |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | January 9, 2002[1] |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight | 340 lb (154 kg) |
| Career history | |
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| Bowl games |
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| High school | Greater Atlanta Christian School (Norcross, Georgia) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Myles Hinton (born January 9, 2002)[1] is an American football offensive tackle for the Michigan Wolverines. He previously played for Stanford University. He won a national championship with Michigan in 2023.
Early life and high school
[edit]Hinton grew up in John's Creek, Georgia and attended Greater Atlanta Christian School. He is the son of former All-Pro offensive lineman Chris Hinton, and the younger brother of former Michigan Wolverine, and current Los Angeles Chargers nose tackle, Christopher Hinton.[2][3]
Hinton was rated as a five star recruit, the 12th overall prospect, and the second best offensive tackle in the class of 2020.[4] Hinton held offers from schools such as Alabama, Georgia, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, Oklahoma and Stanford.[5] Hinton ultimately committed to play college football for the Stanford Cardinal.[6][7]
College career
[edit]Stanford
[edit]During Hinton's first season with Stanford in 2020 he played in four games with no starts.[8] For his performance in the 2020 season, Hinton was named Stanford's most outstanding freshman.[9] During the 2021 season, Hinton appeared in eleven games, starting nine for the Cardinal.[10] During the 2022 season, Hinton played in seven and started seven games for Stanford.[11] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Hinton entered the NCAA transfer portal.[12]
Michigan
[edit]Hinton transferred to the University of Michigan on December 17, 2022.[13][14] Hinton opened up the 2023 season as the starting left tackle for the Wolverines.[15][16] Hinton played in 13 games, making five starts, as he helped Michigan to win a national championship.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Wiltfong, Steve (January 9, 2019). "Five-star OL and "renaissance man" commits to Stanford". 247Sports. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ Holcomb, Todd. "Four Questions with Chris Hinton Sr., father of two five-star recruits". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ Ryan, Shannon (July 22, 2020). "Parents of Michigan defensive lineman: 'Our two sons are safer at home'". The Detroit News. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ Chiari, Mike. "5-Star OT Myles Hinton Commits to Stanford over Michigan, Alabama, More". Bleacher Report. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ McMann, Aaron (January 10, 2019). "Five-star OT Myles Hinton picks Stanford over Michigan". MLive.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Baumgardner, Nick (January 9, 2019). "5-star 2020 OT Myles Hinton commits to Stanford over Michigan football". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ VanHaaren, Tom (January 10, 2019). "OL Myles Hinton, No. 8 prospect in class of 2020, commits to Stanford". ESPN. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Meek, Austin (September 8, 2023). "What do Drake Nugent, Myles Hinton add to Michigan football's offensive line?". The Athletic. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Rudolph, Justin (December 17, 2022). "Former Stanford offensive lineman Myles Hinton commits to Michigan". On3.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ McMann, Aaron (December 17, 2022). "Michigan lands transfer portal OL Myles Hinton from Stanford". MLive.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Sayfie, Connor (December 17, 2022). "Michigan football lands former Stanford OL Myles Hinton". On3.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Rudolph, Justin (December 2, 2022). "Stanford's OL Myles Hinton and CB Nicolas Toomer enter transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Ford, Ryan (December 18, 2022). "Michigan football adds Stanford OL transfer Myles Hinton, former 4-star recruit". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ VanHaaren, Tom (December 17, 2022). "Michigan picks up Stanford OT Myles Hinton as transfer". ESPN. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Sayfie, Clayton (December 30, 2023). "Myles Hinton planning return to Michigan, identifies young linemen who can step up with him". On3.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ Tondora, John (September 8, 2023). "Myles Hinton, marine biology and the meaning of life after football". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ McMann, Aaron (March 14, 2024). "Brand-new offensive line looks to take shape". MLive.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.