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Center out of LSU.
Here is Dan Brugler's take:
"STRENGTHS: Wide-bodied with long arms and extraordinary mass ... explosive puller to step laterally, locate moving targets and get rolling downhill ... effective on
short and long pulls thanks to his natural balance ... creates movement at contact in the run game ... rarely searching thanks to his ability to quickly process various
angles and speeds ... solid base as a pass blocker to slide with physical hands and a firm anchor ... works his hips into proper position to seal lanes ... committed only
one penalty as a senior (ineligible downfield) ... spent time at all three interior line positions over his four years in Baton Rouge.
WEAKNESSES: Battled constant weight fluctuation over his LSU career, which affected his on-field consistency ... messy footwork in his movements, creating stalls or
wasted steps ... throws his hands at anything that moves, but the timing and placement of his connection is inconsistent ... struggles vs. shifty rushers outside of a
phone booth ... will struggle to redirect vs. counters ... lackluster contact balance when he doesn’t control the block ... missed a combined 11 games over the past two
seasons because of various injuries; underwent offseason right knee surgery after the 2019 season.
SUMMARY: A two-year starter at LSU, Hines lined up at right guard in former offensive coordinator Jake Peetz’s spread scheme (zone and gap). After moving to
offense as a freshman and serving as Lloyd Cushenberry’s backup at center in 2019, he started as a junior and senior with up-and-down results, but showed clear
flashes of NFL talent. Hines is a naturally wide blocker with the mobility to pull and trap and the brute force to create movement at contact. He has initial quickness to
play from out in front, but his mirroring skills (both his hands and feet) must improve vs. NFL competition.
Overall, Hines has sloppy tendencies and must maintain his conditioning for peak performance, but his explosive movements and length are traits worth drafting and developing. He projects best in a power scheme in the NFL due to his frame and pulling skills."
Someone to conpete with Ferentz.
Here is Dan Brugler's take:
"STRENGTHS: Wide-bodied with long arms and extraordinary mass ... explosive puller to step laterally, locate moving targets and get rolling downhill ... effective on
short and long pulls thanks to his natural balance ... creates movement at contact in the run game ... rarely searching thanks to his ability to quickly process various
angles and speeds ... solid base as a pass blocker to slide with physical hands and a firm anchor ... works his hips into proper position to seal lanes ... committed only
one penalty as a senior (ineligible downfield) ... spent time at all three interior line positions over his four years in Baton Rouge.
WEAKNESSES: Battled constant weight fluctuation over his LSU career, which affected his on-field consistency ... messy footwork in his movements, creating stalls or
wasted steps ... throws his hands at anything that moves, but the timing and placement of his connection is inconsistent ... struggles vs. shifty rushers outside of a
phone booth ... will struggle to redirect vs. counters ... lackluster contact balance when he doesn’t control the block ... missed a combined 11 games over the past two
seasons because of various injuries; underwent offseason right knee surgery after the 2019 season.
SUMMARY: A two-year starter at LSU, Hines lined up at right guard in former offensive coordinator Jake Peetz’s spread scheme (zone and gap). After moving to
offense as a freshman and serving as Lloyd Cushenberry’s backup at center in 2019, he started as a junior and senior with up-and-down results, but showed clear
flashes of NFL talent. Hines is a naturally wide blocker with the mobility to pull and trap and the brute force to create movement at contact. He has initial quickness to
play from out in front, but his mirroring skills (both his hands and feet) must improve vs. NFL competition.
Overall, Hines has sloppy tendencies and must maintain his conditioning for peak performance, but his explosive movements and length are traits worth drafting and developing. He projects best in a power scheme in the NFL due to his frame and pulling skills."
Someone to conpete with Ferentz.
