Houston’s Former Playmaking LB with a QB Mindset and Defensive Pop
D'Juan Hines was a versatile Houston linebacker who stood out for his athletic background, instincts, and production in the 2017 season, when he earned First Team All-American Athletic Conference honors and posted a career-best 20 tackles against Tulsa. Houston’s roster bio also shows his unusual path from high school quarterback to linebacker, a clue to his field vision and toughness. He’s the kind of player coaches like for energy, coverage feel, and special-teams value — the football equivalent of a Swiss Army knife with pads.
