Northwestern State University of Louisana

Prior to NSU
Played first two seasons of college career at East Mississippi CC…appeared in 22 games in two seasons…made 60 tackles with 5.5 sacks and 12.5 total tackles for loss…earned an All-MACCC Honorable Mention in 2024…as a sophomore had a JUCO career-high six tackles at Hinds CC (9/5)…recorded at least one tackle for loss in five games including in three straight games during the season…during freshman season (2023) had 2.0 tackles for loss and a pass breakup at Itawamba CC (10/26)…saw action in one game at ULM in 2025 at Alabama (9/6).
 
High School
Three-year starter at Hueytown HS…won a pair of conference championships and helped lead his team to a state runner-up as a senior in 2022.
 
Personal
Son of Taneka and Micheal Hines Jr.…has two siblings, brother, Michael, and sister, Michelle…majoring in computer information systems…wants to play in the NFL.