Myles Hinton
.jpg) Hinton with the Michigan Wolverines in 2024 | |
| Michigan Wolverines – No. 78 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Offensive tackle |
| Class | Senior |
| Major | Human Biology |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | January 9, 2002 |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight | 340 lb (154 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | |
| Bowl games |
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| High school | Greater Atlanta Christian School (Norcross, Georgia) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Myles Hinton (born January 9, 2002) 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.
Hinton was rated as a five-star recruit, the second best offensive tackle, and the 12th overall prospect in the class of 2020.[1] Hinton committed to play college football for the Stanford Cardinal over offers from schools such as Alabama, Georgia, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, and Oklahoma.[1]
College career
[edit]Stanford
[edit]As a freshman in 2020, Hinton appeared in four games and was named Stanford's most outstanding freshman.[2][3] In 2021, he appeared in 11 games, starting nine times for the Cardinal.[4] In 2022, Hinton started all seven games he appeared in.[5] After the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[6]
Michigan
[edit]On December 17, 2022, Hinton transferred to the University of Michigan for his final two seasons.[7] He opened the 2023 season as the starting left tackle for the Wolverines.[8] Hinton started five games before losing his starting role, in total appearing in 13 games as Michigan won a national championship in 2023.[9]
In 2024, Hinton started 10 games for the Michigan Wolverines and was named an All-Big Ten honorable mention. In December 2024, he formally declared for the 2025 NFL draft and opted out of his final bowl game.[10]
Personal life
[edit]Hinton 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.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b McMann, Aaron (January 10, 2019). "Five-star OT Myles Hinton picks Stanford over Michigan". MLive.com. 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ McMann, Aaron (March 14, 2024). "Brand-new offensive line looks to take shape". MLive.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "Practice report: More Michigan players absent ahead of ReliaQuest Bowl". Mlive.
- ^ Ryan, Shannon (July 22, 2020). "Parents of Michigan defensive lineman: 'Our two sons are safer at home'". The Detroit News. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
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