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S/LB Jer'Male Hines (official thread)

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HINES REPORT: Since the Buckeyes' Sugar Bowl win over Arkansas in early January, Ohio State defensive back Jermale Hines has been locked in on preparing himself for the NFL Combine here at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Hines left Columbus and went to south Florida to put all of his time and energy into a rigid training regimen designed to prepare college players for the intense NFL screening process that occurs at the Combine.

"I worked out with my trainer twice a day, six days a week. I had interview specialists, massage therapists -- everything -- you name it and I probably had it," Hines said yesterday. "So I am pretty well-prepared for this."

A first-team all-Big Ten choice this past season when he helped the Buckeyes go 12-1 and win a fourth straight Big Ten championship, Hines played linebacker in high school at Cleveland Glenville and in his first year at Ohio State, and there has been some talk here that he could end up back at linebacker in the pros.

"I've heard a lot of things. It's all over the place right now," Hines said about his potential position in the NFL. "I just go out there and play the way I think the game should be played, and that's fast and physical."

Hines also said his experience playing special teams at Ohio State should be a bonus as the pros review his resume.

"That's something we stressed at Ohio State," he said. "If you didn't play special teams, you couldn't play. That's something that's already instilled in me."

Hines also commented that he felt being part of the Ohio State program and under head coach Jim Tressel's direction has been a plus in the NFL screening process.

"It was a great experience," Hines said about playing for the Buckeyes, "with a guy like Tressel who teaches you how to be a man, on and off the field, every day, and basically prepares you for life."

Hines was a two-year starter in the defensive backfield for the Buckeyes, and in 2010 helped them force 28 turnovers and allow just 16 touchdowns.

He said a number of former Buckeyes now in the NFL assisted him in preparing for the Combine, and avoiding any surprises here.

"It's been pretty much what I expected," Hines said about the marathon schedule of medical tests and interviews that precede the on-field physical workouts. "There's been a ton of Ohio State guys here before me."
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http://www.toledoblade.com/Ohio-State/2011/02/28/Homan-back-at-bottom-of-football-food-chain.html

Jermale ran a 4.62....

http://nflsoup.com/?p=8092
 
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buck2006;1880957; said:
Talk about a bad day, I thought Hines was a lock to get drafted now not so sure. Out of all the Buckeye?s at the combines Hines problem hurt himself the most.
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Just based on his 40 time or are you talking about the drills? I think 4.6 is decent considering his size, and his strength numbers were solid. I didn't see his drills, though, if that is what you are referencing.
 
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Buckeneye;1881072; said:
That 40 time hurt. Regardless of his size.
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I agree that his 40 time is less than "ideal" for NFL safeties. But for his draft stock to be hurt, his time would need to be lower than what was expected. I think his speed is about where people had him pegged, thus not hurting his stock.
 
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schultgb;1881146; said:
I agree that his 40 time is less than "ideal" for NFL safeties. But for his draft stock to be hurt, his time would need to be lower than what was expected. I think his speed is about where people had him pegged, thus not hurting his stock.
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Exactly. The tape does not lie, and he never looked like a 4.4 guy like Whitner. He always played more like a OLB than a safety in terms of raw speed.
 
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RugbyBuck;1881168; said:
Baller... period.
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Agreed.

The Ohio State coaching staff had trouble figuring out where to put him in the beginning because of not only his size but also his speed. I think he's a perfect SS. He may not be able to go stride for stride with someone, but DANG that boy can lay the wood on a receiver!
 
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Buckeneye;1881250; said:
Not saying he isn't a playmaker, I've had the pleasure of watching. I just wish he would tack on around 10lbs or so. Being near 225 with that size and speed might make a fine 4-3 OLB.
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I agree wish Hines the best but a 4.62 40 is a little slow for a safety and 217 is not big enough for an OLB. Look at Homan both are 6?1? but Homan is 240lbs and ran a 4.65 and bench pressed 225-32 times, Hines 19.
 
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buck2006;1881466; said:
I agree wish Hines the best but a 6.2 40 is a little slow for a safety and 217 is not big enough for an OLB. Look at Homan both are 6?1? but Homan is 240lbs and ran a 4.65 and bench pressed 225-32 times, Hines 19.
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what? I assume you mean 4.62 which for a SS in the league is not as bad as some of you lead it to believe. Granted it's not great but i'm sure there are 4.6 safeties in the league.
 
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