DeMarius Hines is ECU’s versatile, hard-nosed DB looking to bounce back after an injury-hit 2025
In 2024, DeMarius Hines played in 12 games for East Carolina, logged 164 snaps, and made six tackles while contributing on special teams; a preseason injury then kept him out of the entire 2025 season, so the big question for 2026 is health and re-entry. What makes him interesting is the combo profile: a 5-11, 194-pound defensive back who has already shown he’ll work on defense and special teams, plus the off-field résumé of academic recognition. If you want a physical, team-first defensive back with a chance to rebound, he’s worth a closer look.
