Sometimes I shy away from writing about student-athletes who I’ve featured multiple times before. Other times, they do something that impresses you and deserves attention. Hine is committed to Army as an offensive lineman. He’s a good one, as he showed again while lining up at left tackle during his team’s first-round playoff game at Liberty on Halloween night. I’d seen him do that in person before. His skills and technique were improved, which showed he’s working towards his college career. What impressed me the most about Hine, however, was his willingness and ability to also play defensive tackle. That’s a difficult task at the 5A level, and Hine was effective doing it. His motor and desire fuel the success. I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do on the next level.

I scouted Hine in person during Waukee’s trip to Iowa City Liberty last season. He stood out playing left tackle as a junior on the varsity at the big-school level. Hine operated consistently well in matching up against a formidable Lightning defense. He reported on his Hudl page that he did not allow a sack and was not flagged for holding last season. Hine lists his hand size at 10.5-inches with a wingspan of 78.5. He’s light on his feet and possesses power. That combination works well at tackle at the prep level. And while he might continue developing there, he could slide inside where his skill set would play up even more. North Dakota State, Air Force and others have offered Hine scholarships, and more could be on the way with strong performances in the summer camp circuit.

Hine is an impressive mixture of size, strength and athleticism lining up at left tackle for the Warriors. Liberty hits teams with speed more than power from the D-Line. The Waukee junior shined against it, showing slick feet and a knack for controlling the opponent with his hands in pass protection. He keeps his pads low, creating necessary leverage in driving with his legs in the running game. Hine is an intriguing prospect with plenty of room to develop physically and sharpen his technique, an exciting prospect for his future.