J.D. Hinnant Bio - The University of California Official Athletic Site

J.D. Hinnant Bio - The University of California Official Athletic Site

BIO HIGHLIGHTS
The Sunset League Offensive Lineman of the Year, ESPN ranks Hinnant as the 44th offensive guard in the nation. Picked by PrepStar as an All-West Region pick after not allowing a sack in 2012.

STARS
247Composite (3), 247Sports (3), ESPN (3), PrepStar (3), Rivals (3), Scout (3)

NATIONAL RANKINGS
Overall: 247Composite (745); Offensive Tackle: Scout (34), Rivals (50), PrepStar (51), 247Composite (57), 247Sports (92); Offensive Guard: ESPN (44)

REGIONAL RANKINGS
Overall: ESPN (115)

STATE OF CALIFORNIA RANKINGS
Overall: Rivals (66), 247Composite (80), ESPN (81), 247Sports (146)

GRADES/RATINGS
247Composite (0.8525), 247Sports (83), ESPN (77), Rivals (5.7)

INDIVIDUAL HIGH SCHOOL HONORS
2012: All-West Region (PrepStar), Third-Team All-County (MaxPreps), Sunset League Offensive Lineman of the Year, First-Team All-Sunset League, Preseason No. 8 offensive tackle in the West (Scout), Scott Lang Award (team), Doug Thompson Award (team), Lamp of Knowledge recipient (team), Scholar Athlete Awards (Orange County, Rivals)
2011: Second-Team All-Sunset League, Team Offensive Lineman of the Year, Team Captain Award, Lamp of Knowledge recipient

INDIVIDUAL HIGH SCHOOL STATS/NOTES (RANKINGS)
CAREER (2010-12): Two-way player on offensive and defensive lines ... allowed only 2.0 sacks
2012: Did not allow a sack ... named an ESPN Recruiting Nation Top Offensive Performer for his outing against Corona
2011: Allowed only 0.5 sacks
2010: Allowed only 1.5 sacks

HIGH SCHOOL TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
CAREER (2010-12): 11-19-1 Overall, 3-12 Sunset League
2012: 4-7 Overall, 1-4 Sunset League
2011: 4-6 Overall, 1-4 Sunset League
2010: 3-6-1 Overall, 1-4 Sunset League

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING
ESPN: Although Hinnant plays the tackle position effectively, his height and athleticism appear better suited for the offensive guard position at the major level of competition; his frame appears capable of supporting additional body mass over time ... Possesses the athleticism needed to get a hat on active first and second level defenders; with added bulk and improved playing strength this prospect should have the tools necessary to make run blocks at the next level. His arm length, quick hands and nimble feet should be assets in pass protection ... Plays with the nasty finishing attitude we like to see when evaluating offensive linemen.

OTHER
• Set a record mark for offensive linemen the 20-yard shuttle at a Nike combine with a time of 4.15 seconds
• Serving as Associate Sports Commissioner as a senior in 2012-13
• Enjoys helping mentally challenged children play sports

  J.D. Hinnant
J.D. Hinnant
Player Profile
Class:
Freshman

Hometown:
Fountain Valley, CA

High School:
Fountain Valley HS

Height / Weight:
6-4 / 260

Position:
OL

Experience:
HS