2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Wesley Hines, DB, Lindenwood University

• Name: Wesley Hines
• Position: DB
• College: Lindenwood University
• Height: 6’1”
• Weight: 200 lbs
• X (Twitter): @wesleyehines
• Instagram: @wesley_hines

What made you decide wanted to be a football player?

⁃ I’ve always loved football. Even from a young age playing in the backyard with friends. Once I was finally able to play organized football, my passion for the game just grew from there.

What are your favorite moments from your football life?

⁃ My favorite moments from football were definitely winning back to back conference championships at Lindenwood. It was a great experience being apart of something so special and to do it 2 years in a row just added to the experience.

What are you looking to achieve as a football player going forward?

⁃ My hopes were always to play at the next level. Now that I’ve graduated from LU. It’s time that I finally pursue that dream. There are many great professional leagues and I am open to all opportunities.

If you could hang out with any football player past or present for a day who and why?

⁃ I would hang out with Jalen Ramsey. He has always inspired me as a football player because we have similar body types and play styles. I would love to learn from him and the experiences he’s had playing professional football to help further develop my knowledge of the game.

Which one of your family members inspires you the most and why?

⁃ My mom inspires me the most. She is not only the most hardworking individual but also the most nurturing and loving. Raising her kids on her own showcased a strength that I could only strive to achieve.

What is your favorite defensive scheme and why?

⁃ I like the 4-3 defensive scheme the best. I like the 4-3 because of its versatility to adjust to all offensive formations. A versatile player like myself benefits from being able to make adjustments based on what the offensive scheme is. It also allows for more 1 on 1 matchups between corners and receivers which is where my game thrives.

What should we know about Wesley Hines the person?

⁃ I am an intelligent, determined, hardworking man who gets along with everyone. I’m also a perfectionist, I work until my high expectations have been satisfied.

What stands out about your film the most?

⁃ I think my size, athletic ability, and technique all stand out on my film. As a 6’1, 200 lb DB, I find that players have a hard time dealing with that, however I also have sound technique which also makes matchups more difficult for receivers.

How do you handle challenges both in life and on the football field?

⁃ I have faced many challenges throughout life and on the field. I always live by the saying “Adversity reveals character” so whenever I am faced with a challenge I don’t let it affect me too much.

What would a team get in a player like you?

⁃ A team would get a talented and intelligent football player who refuses to be out worked. They would be getting a player who has a lot to prove and has the desire and passion required to succeed at the next level.

What do you love the most about the game of football?

⁃ What I love most about the game of football is all the time spent and hard work at practice and the off-season finally coming together on game days. Living out what you’ve worked so hard for and having your teammates and coaches right alongside you through that journey is a feeling you can’t get from anything else.

Who is the most underrated player you’ve played with and why?

⁃ The most underrated player I’ve played with is Jordan Perry. He’s extremely underrated because his technique. His knowledge of the game also separated him from his peers. He was a force to be reckoned on the football field and he helped mold me into the player I am today.