Myles Hinton
.jpg) Hinton with the Michigan Wolverines in 2024 | |
| Philadelphia Eagles | |
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| Position: | Offensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | January 9, 2002 Johns Creek, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Weight: | 323 lb (147 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Greater Atlanta Christian School (Norcross, Georgia) |
| College: | |
| NFL draft: | 2025: 6th round, 191st pick |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Unsigned draft pick |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Myles Hinton (born January 9, 2002) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Stanford Cardinal and the Michigan Wolverines, winning a national championship with Michigan in 2023. Hinton was selected in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL draft.
Early life and high school
[edit]Hinton was born on January 9, 2002, the son of Mya and Chris Hinton, and the younger brother of Christopher Hinton Jr. Both his father and brother played in the NFL.[1] He grew up in Johns 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.[2] Hinton committed to play college football for the Stanford Cardinal over offers from Alabama, Georgia, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State and Oklahoma.[2]
College career
[edit]Stanford
[edit]As a freshman in 2020, Hinton appeared in four games and was named Stanford's most outstanding freshman.[3][4] In 2021, he appeared in 11 games, starting nine times for the Cardinal.[5] In 2022, Hinton started all seven games he appeared in.[6] After the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[7]
Michigan
[edit]On December 17, 2022, Hinton transferred to the University of Michigan for his final two seasons.[8] He opened the 2023 season as the starting left tackle for the Wolverines.[9] Hinton started five games before losing his starting role, in total appearing in 13 games as Michigan won a national championship in 2023.[10]
In 2024, Hinton started 10 games for the Michigan Wolverines at left tackle and was an All-Big Ten honorable mention.[11] In December 2024, he formally declared for the 2025 NFL draft and opted out of his final bowl game.[12]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 20-yard shuttle | Vertical jump | Bench press | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 6+3⁄4 in (2.00 m) |
323 lb (147 kg) |
34+1⁄8 in (0.87 m) |
10+1⁄4 in (0.26 m) |
4.94 s | 31.5 in (0.80 m) |
19 reps | ||||||
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[13][14][15] | ||||||||||||
Hinton was selected with the 191st overall pick in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL draft.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ Ryan, Shannon (July 22, 2020). "Parents of Michigan defensive lineman: 'Our two sons are safer at home'". The Detroit News. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Big Ten Announces Football All-Conference Teams and Individual Awards". Big Ten Conference.
- ^ "Practice report: More Michigan players absent ahead of ReliaQuest Bowl". Mlive.
- ^ "Myles Hinton Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
- ^ "Myles Hinton College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
- ^ "2025 Michigan Pro Day". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
- ^ "Eagles select T Myles Hinton with the No. 191 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft". philadelphiaeagles.com. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
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