In his second season with the Tigers … Joined LSU during the 2001 offseason and participated in spring drills … Player who will contribute on the scout squad.
HIGH SCHOOL
Football and soccer letterwinner at Little Cypress … Played linebacker, defensive end and tight end in high school … Named All-Orange County, All-Orange Leader and All-District as a senior … Had 105 tackles and eight sacks as a senior … Coached by David Williams
PERSONAL
Full name is Derek Dewayne Hinds … Born Nov. 1, 1981 in Port Arthur, Texas … Parents are Doyle and Janis Hinds … Has one sister, Kristin and one brother, Ethan … Majoring in kinesiology.