More offensive line help is potentially on the way. Texas A&M and head coach Mike Elko are hosting a bevy of talented veterans from the transfer portal this weekend, already landing 13 players with even commitments yet to be announced.
After the news that former Alabama center and interior offensive lineman Seth McLaughlin, who was set to join the visitors list this weekend, would instead transfer to Ohio State, Elko now has his sights set on former Florida Atlantic OL Dorian Hinton, who has reportedly made his way to College Station on Saturday.
During his 2023 junior campaign, Hinton, who stands 6’4″ and weighs over 317 pounds, started 12 games at left guard for the Owls, finishing with an impressive 85.7 pass-blocking grade per Pro Football Focus to finish the year. Looking to finish his collegiate career in the Power 5, Hinton has the guard versatility to compete for a starting or rotational spot as soon as spring football begins.
Visiting College Station this weekend #GoAggies wish me luck!
— Dorian Hinton (@dorianhinton78) January 5, 2024
On paper, the Aggies bring back most of last season’s starting offensive line outside of veteran right guard Layden Robinson, who recently declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. While some fans may think that A&M is set at the guard position, no starting job outside of left tackle Trey Zuhn is safe, providing Hinton, if he were to commit, an opportunity to compete for a spot in the lineup.
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