Tag: Dorian Hinton

Several players including OL Bryce Foster not listed on Texas A&M Football’s 2024 roster

Longtime starting center Bryce foster among others are not listed on Texas A&M’s updated 2024 roster

On Tuesday, after heavy speculation based on several sources, veteran offensive lineman and presumed 2024 starting center Bryce Foster is no longer listed on Texas A&M’s roster after three years with the program, all as a starter.

Joining Foster includes former FAU offensive tackle Dorian Hinton and popular cornerback Bobby Taylor, who have all been cut from the roster as new head coach Mike Elko continues to trim down the roster to the 85-player requirement before fall.

Foster’s last three seasons under former head coach Jimbo Fisher have been up and down from a consistency standpoint, as the 6-5, 330-pound earned the starting center spot during his 2021 freshman season, grading out as one of the better run and pass blockers at season end. as injuries mounted over the next two seasons, coupled with Foster’s track and field responsibilities, his on-field performance continued to spiral downward. This spring, Foster missed all 15 practices due to his T&F involvement.

Foster’s 28 starts at center for the Aggies essentially guaranteed he’d earn his postion back this season; still, with the new coaching regime implementing a new offense system, former Utah center Koli Faaiu’s transfer announcement to Texas A&M may have officially pushed Foster out of the spotlight.

Dorian Hinton transferred in from FAU this offseason, bringing an impressive 85.7 pass-blocking grade (Pro Football Focus) as a rotational tackle during the 2023 season while participating in every spring practice. Even though his experience was impressive on paper, Hinton was less than likely to earn a starting spot in the trenches.

Lastly, Bobby Taylor, a member of A&M’s historic 2022 recruiting class and a former four-star prospect, had only appeared in one game in the last two years, failing to break through the depth chart, while this offseason’s transfer portal haul at the cornerback position made it even tougher to make his mark.

From the transfer portal five players have entered the portal this spring, including LB Alex Howard, OL Derrick Graham, CB Sam McCall, S Jacoby Mathews, and kicker Ethan Moczulski. With the combined transfers and recent cuts, Texas A&M’s roster is presumed to enter fall with 87 players on the roster.

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Texas A&M’s sixth spring practice reveals new competition at center

During Texas A&M’s sixth spring practice, several returners and newcomers have continued to work out at the center spot.

Practice No. 6 for Texas A&M football took place on Tuesday, with most media members present. Outside of the health of presumed starting quarterback Conner Weigman, there’s plenty for Aggie fans to be excited about ahead of head coach Mike Elko’s inaugural season.

One storyline that has received little attention thus far has been starting center Bryce Foster’s continued absence during the last two spring periods due to his responsibilities in track & field in the discus event.

While this is appropriate on its face, his lack of availability amid the coaching change, especially concerning getting to know new OL coach Adam Cushing from a scheme perspective and gaining symmetry in the trenches, is something to monitor. With plenty of competition already in the works, GigEm247’s Carter Karels noted the players who are already competing for the backup and possibly starting center spot.

Heading into his redshirt sophomore season, versatile guard Mark Nabou started at left guard for most of the 2023 season, including several starts at center due to Foster’s injury issues. He looked natural in both positions.

Karels also noted that transfer OL Darian Hinton and incoming redshirt freshman TJ Shanahan are also taking reps at center, at least providing adequate depth at one of the most critical positions connected to any quarterback’s lasting health.

Bryce Foster’s 2023 season was average at best, but that doesn’t mean he still doesn’t have what it takes to excel in the interior. However, perhaps the coaching staff should consider a potential change to guard due to his natural strength and size—something to consider.

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Breaking: Former FAU OL Dorian Hinton will transfer to Texas A&M

Texas A&M picks up another experienced offensive lineman in former FAU guard Dorian Hinton

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko continues to have a monster run in the transfer portal, bringing in more help to boost the competition along the offensive line.

Coach Adam Cushing will have another interior lineman added to mix with 6’4″ 317-pound former Florida Atlantic guard Dorian Hinton, confirming via social media he’ll be transferring to Texas A&M. The redshirt junior brings a wealth of experience (789 snaps last season) and is a stout pass protector, grading out at 85.7 according to PFF. In a similar move as a few other transfers, Hinton will take a step up in competition as he enters the SEC to finish his NCAA career.

The Aggies are already in the Top Ten in the 247 Sports transfer rankings, and there will be more to come as Coach Elko drops his signature Money Manziel meme on X (Twitter) for future commits.

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Former Florida Atlantic OL Dorian Hinton is currently visiting Texas A&M

Former Florida Atlantic offensive lineman Dorian Hinton is reportedly visiting Texas A&M this weekend.

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.

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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