David Hinds (gridiron football)

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David Hinds
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Born: (1990-02-25) February 25, 1990 (age 34)
Kingston, Jamaica
Career information
Position(s) Linebacker
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight234 lb (106 kg)
College Florida Atlantic
High school Edison (Miami, Fl)
Career history
As player
2013 Miami Dolphins*
2014 Tennessee Titans*
2014 Miami Dolphins*
2014–2016 Ottawa Redblacks
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only

David Hinds (born February 25, 1990) is a Jamaican former professional football linebacker who played for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Florida Atlantic. He was also a member of the Tennessee Titans and Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL).

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Early life

Hinds was born in Kingston, Jamaica and moved to Miami, Florida when he was two years old. [1] He participated in football, basketball, and track at Miami Edison High School. He only played football his senior year, when he recorded 107 tackles, three sacks, four interceptions, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one touchdown. [2]

College career

Hinds played for the Florida Atlantic from 2009 to 2012. [3] He led the team with 110 tackles in 2011. [2] [4]

Professional career

Miami Dolphins (first stint)

After going undrafted in the 2013 NFL draft, Hinds was invited to rookie minicamp with the Miami Dolphins on a tryout basis. Due to a strong performance, the Dolphins signed him to a contract on May 5, 2013. [5] [6] He was waived by the Dolphins on August 27, 2013. [6]

Tennessee Titans

Hinds signed a futures contract with the Tennessee Titans on January 8, 2014. He was waived by the Titans on August 26, 2014. [6]

Miami Dolphins (second stint)

Hinds was signed to the practice squad of the Dolphins on August 31, 2014. He was released on September 4, 2014. [6]

Ottawa Redblacks

Hinds was signed to the practice roster of the Ottawa Redblacks on September 15, 2014. [7] He played in two games, starting one, for the Redblacks in 2014, recording six tackles on defense. [8] [9] He appeared in 14 games, starting seven, in 2015, totaling 41 tackles on defense, four special teams tackles, two sacks and one pass breakup. [10] [9] Hinds played in nine games, all starts, for the Redblacks in 2016, accumulating 34 tackles on defense, one special teams tackle and one interception. He was released on August 28, 2016 after John Boyett was moved to linebacker. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ Rosa, Rolands (August 21, 2012). "Senior linebacker David Hinds is determined to turn the Owls into winners on the field and better men off it". upressonline.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "David Hinds". fausports.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  3. ↑ "David Hinds". sports-reference.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  4. ↑ D'Angelo, Tom (August 22, 2012). "Once adrift, FAU's David Hinds finds his niche as a team leader for the Owls". The Palm Beach Post . Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Rookie David Hinds turns tryout into a roster spot with Dolphins". nbcsports.com. May 5, 2013. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  6. 1 2 3 4 "David Hinds". Footballdb.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  7. ↑ "TRANSACTIONS: SEPTEMBER 15, 2014". ottawaredblacks.com. September 15, 2014. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  8. ↑ "2014 Ottawa REDBLACKS (CFL)". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  9. 1 2 "David Hinds". statscrew.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  10. ↑ "2015 Ottawa REDBLACKS (CFL)". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  11. ↑ Holder, Gord (August 28, 2016). "Redblacks notes: Hinds released, Boyett takes over as starting linebacker". Ottawa Citizen . Retrieved May 29, 2024.
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