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Texas A&M Football Recruiting Profile – Anthony Hines

By Cahil Murchison

Nov 24, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; The Texas A&M Aggies corps of cadets march into Kyle Field before a game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the LSU Tigers. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 24, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; The Texas A&M Aggies corps of cadets march into Kyle Field before a game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the LSU Tigers. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; The east stands of Kyle Field during a game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the UCLA Bruins. Texas A&M won in overtime 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /

Weaknesses

Speed

As I’ve stated, he’s put on weight. This has led to him being a nickel slower than desired. Seeing him in pursuit and having to snag guys by the ankles make me wonder if he’ll be able to run down SEC talent.

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Plays High

Even though he played high school ball in one of the most competitive parts of the state of Texas, he was still one of the more athletic players. Hines knew this and although that’s a good thing, I think he used it as an excuse sometimes. He played a little too high than what an inside linebacker should. Inside linebackers need to sink their hips and get their butts down in order to maintain leverage when making tackles or shedding blocks. It’s not uncommon to see Hines be almost standing straight up when the ball is snapped. If you’re going to try and tackle Bo Scarbrough up high, have fun in the hospital. You have to stay low in college.

Fundamentally Correct Tackling

His confidence in himself and in his abilities is, of course, something that every successful player must have. Hines had this confidence but I think it was to his disadvantage. I understand that highlight reels are meant for big exciting plays that look cool on camera, but as I stated earlier, I wish I would’ve seen just a few more fundamentally correct tackles. Looking at his senior tape versus his junior tape, there is a lot of improvement (this came with the strength). But still, I think in order for him to be as successful in college as he was in high school, he’ll have to learn that you can’t out muscle the SEC.

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Closing Thoughts

Anthony Hines III is one heck of a football player, who’s only getting better. He’s been enrolled since the Spring 2017 and would’ve played in the spring game if it wasn’t for an injury. He’ll be back for the season and I think Coach John Chavis will help polish and progress this superstar to be. I know the 12th Man is excited to have him in Aggieland and we’re all supporting you Anthony Hines III. Thanks, and Gig em!