As a Freshman (2025)
• Appeared in six contests, made three tackles
• Had a pass breakup at South Carolina
• Two tackles against Utah St and forced first collegiate fumble

The Hinton File
• Consensus three-star prospect by 247Sports, On3, Rivals and ESPN
• Rated a top-10 player in Kentucky by 247Sports, On3 and ESPN
• Slotted a top-60 cornerback nationally by On3 and 247Sports
• Ranked among the top 1,000 players overall in the signing class per the On3 Industry Ranking
• Helped Paducah Tilghman to state championship game, scoring the final touchdown in the semifinal win
• Totaled 42 tackles with eight pass break-ups as a junior and did not allow a reception
• Offensively, recorded 1,253 all-purpose yards with 11 touchdowns during junior campaign
• Played for head coach Sean Thompson at Tilghman
• Chose Vanderbilt over offers from Tennessee, Wisconsin, Michigan State, Illinois and Memphis, among others
• Enrolled at Vanderbilt in January 2025
• Son of Eric and Michael Hinton
• Has one sibling, Michael Jr.