Texas A&M Football: 6 players to watch during 2019 fall camp

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 24: Kendrick Rogers #13 of the Texas A&M Aggies scores the winning two-point conversion in the seventh overtime period against the LSU Tigers as Jhamon Ausbon #2 celebrates as Devin White #40 of the LSU Tigers and Terrence Alexander #11 look on at Kyle Field on November 24, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

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After being named to the All-SEC freshman team in 2017, Hines was headed towards a breakout season before an ACL tear against Clemson abruptly ended his sophomore campaign. Widely assumed as the fastest linebacker on the roster prior to the injury, the Plano, Texas, native looks to return to form after vigorously rehabbing his knee in the offseason.

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With the pair of Otaro Alaka and Tyrel Dodson headed for the NFL, Hines is expected to walk back into a starting role on Elko’s defense. The former four-star prospect has an elite motor, is a sure tackler, and plays instinctively.

He’s also a proven commodity in the passing game. As a freshman, Hines recorded three sacks and a forced fumble while rushing the passer, and reports out of the Bright Complex have indicated that he has flourished in coverage during 7-on-7 workouts.

Alongside fellow third-year backer Buddy Johnson, the coaching staff is hopeful Hines will play a pivotal role for the Wrecking Crew this season.