Major Hinchen
Major Hinchen is a three-star recruit from La Quinta, CA (No. 921 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Utah's 8 games this season.
Where Hinchen comes from
- La Quinta, CA
- La Quinta
- About 550 miles from Rice-Eccles Stadium
- Three-star, No. 921 in the 2026 class.
Where Hinchen fits
Utah lists 25 defensive backs this season.
Utah defensive backs with a game this season
Utah is 8-0, No. 3 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs BYU, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Morgan Scalley
Pass share
45.0%
247 pass / 302 run
Plays / game
68.6
8 games
Team sack rate
3.7%
272 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Utah -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
Utah has produced 5 All-Conference defensive backs and 1 All-American. 11 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Clark Phillips III was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Utah in 2026
- 2026 Utah ScalleyYear 1 · Games –
- High school La QuintaLa Quinta, CA · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 921 in the 2026 class. Signed with Utah.
2026
- Signed with UtahThree-star, out of La Quinta