Jaelin Hines brings steady, high-motor linebacker production to Northwestern (IA)
In the 2025 season, Jaelin Hines emerged as a defensive steady hand for Northwestern (IA), leading the Raiders with 15 tackles early in the year and continuing to show up around the ball with reliable pursuit and tackling volume. He’s a compact, physical linebacker at 5-foot-10/5-foot-11 and about 200 pounds, with a reputation for toughness and versatility rather than flashy splash plays. If a team wants a plug-and-play defender who reads fast, plays with edge, and doesn’t shy from contact, Hines is the kind of under-the-radar fit that quietly makes a defense better.
