Myles Hinton

Myles Hinton
Hinton with the Michigan Wolverines in 2024
Michigan Wolverines – No. 78
PositionOffensive tackle
ClassSenior
MajorHuman Biology
Personal information
Born: (2002-01-09) January 9, 2002 (age 22)[1]
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight340 lb (154 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolGreater Atlanta Christian School (Norcross, Georgia)
Career highlights and awards

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

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

Stanford

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

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

  1. ^ a b Wiltfong, Steve (January 9, 2019). "Five-star OL and "renaissance man" commits to Stanford". 247Sports. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  2. ^ Holcomb, Todd. "Four Questions with Chris Hinton Sr., father of two five-star recruits". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Ryan, Shannon (July 22, 2020). "Parents of Michigan defensive lineman: 'Our two sons are safer at home'". The Detroit News. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  4. ^ Chiari, Mike. "5-Star OT Myles Hinton Commits to Stanford over Michigan, Alabama, More". Bleacher Report. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  5. ^ McMann, Aaron (January 10, 2019). "Five-star OT Myles Hinton picks Stanford over Michigan". MLive.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  6. ^ Baumgardner, Nick (January 9, 2019). "5-star 2020 OT Myles Hinton commits to Stanford over Michigan football". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  7. ^ VanHaaren, Tom (January 10, 2019). "OL Myles Hinton, No. 8 prospect in class of 2020, commits to Stanford". ESPN. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  8. ^ Meek, Austin (September 8, 2023). "What do Drake Nugent, Myles Hinton add to Michigan football's offensive line?". The Athletic. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  9. ^ Rudolph, Justin (December 17, 2022). "Former Stanford offensive lineman Myles Hinton commits to Michigan". On3.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  10. ^ McMann, Aaron (December 17, 2022). "Michigan lands transfer portal OL Myles Hinton from Stanford". MLive.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  11. ^ Sayfie, Connor (December 17, 2022). "Michigan football lands former Stanford OL Myles Hinton". On3.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  12. ^ Rudolph, Justin (December 2, 2022). "Stanford's OL Myles Hinton and CB Nicolas Toomer enter transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  13. ^ Ford, Ryan (December 18, 2022). "Michigan football adds Stanford OL transfer Myles Hinton, former 4-star recruit". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  14. ^ VanHaaren, Tom (December 17, 2022). "Michigan picks up Stanford OT Myles Hinton as transfer". ESPN. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ Tondora, John (September 8, 2023). "Myles Hinton, marine biology and the meaning of life after football". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  17. ^ McMann, Aaron (March 14, 2024). "Brand-new offensive line looks to take shape". MLive.com. Retrieved March 22, 2024.