Major Hinchen
Freshman cornerback on Utah's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′2″ · 175 lb · La Quinta, CA · La Quinta HS
Recruiting
CB recruit
No. 921 nationally · Signed with Utah
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 cornerback on Utah's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Utah in 2026.
Major Hinchen
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Utah3-star out of La Quinta
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Morgan Scalley
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Utah -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
Utah has produced 4 All-Conference defensive backs and 1 All-Americans. 11 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Clark Phillips III was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Utah
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Cornerback · Utah
Returning around him
- 3 Utah players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -5 net (17 in / 22 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Utah · Last season: 11-2 (AP #15) · Talent rank #58 · 2026 recruiting class #27
Background
Prior to Utah: Graded as a three-star recruit by both 247Sports and Rivals. Tallied 43 tackles, five pass breakups and three interceptions over three varsity seasons. Also hauled in nine receptions for 154 yards and three scores as a senior on the offensive side of the ball Helped lead La Quinta...
The secondary · Utah
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- #11Elijah Reed44 tackles · 2025
- #5James Chenault32 tackles · 2025
- #9Elijah Davis28 tackles · 2025
- #29Major Hinchenno box-score line yet
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