Chasen Hines is a versatile athlete who played both defense and offense in high school. He initially committed to LSU as a defensive tackle but switched positions before his freshman year. Hines was promoted to the starting lineup for the upcoming 2020 season as a junior after spending his first two years as a backup at guard and center.
Even though he played right guard for 16 games in 2020 and ’21, he missed a lot of time due to injuries. He finished his college career having played in 35 games, 17 of which he started.
Hines, with a height and weight of just under 6-foot-3 and 327 pounds respectively, has a decent frame to hold his own against NFL competition along the interior of the offensive line. He is versatile, with a strong anchor in pass protection and an innate knack for pull blocking.
Hines’s injuries have caused him to miss 11 games over the past two seasons. While at LSU, he has struggled to maintain a healthy weight and lacks the short-area mobility necessary to play the position. Furthermore, he has technical immaturity that needs to be addressed.
How Good Is Chasen Hines?
Hines is a versatile player who can contribute in a number of different ways, even if his past as a two-way player is ignored, as it probably should be. He played right guard for 16 of his 17 career starts at LSU, although he also played left guard once and was LSU’s backup center his sophomore year.
During his senior year of high school, he even got some time at right tackle. The three interior offensive line spots and special teams are about all he can play.
In terms of Hines’ potential contributions to the kicking game, he will most likely play the traditional special teams position held by offensive lineman, specifically, protecting the field goal and extra point teams.