Mauricio Hinds is a three-star recruit from Porters Lake, NS, out of Clearwater Academy International (No. 1,391 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Florida Atlantic's 8 games this season.
Where Hinds comes from
- Porters Lake, NS
- Clearwater Academy International
- Clearwater Academy International is about 200 miles from FAU Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,391 in the 2024 class.
- On the Florida Atlantic roster since 2024
Where Hinds fits
Florida Atlantic lists 21 offensive linemen this season.
Florida Atlantic offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 19th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Florida Atlantic is 5-3. Next: vs UTSA, Thu Nov 5.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Clearwater Academy International
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Florida Atlantic -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 19th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Florida Atlantic has produced 7 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Three seasons at Florida Atlantic
- 2026 Florida Atlantic KittleyYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Florida Atlantic KittleyYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Florida Atlantic HermanYear 1 · Games –
- High school Clearwater Academy InternationalClearwater, FL · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 1,391 in the 2024 class. Signed with Florida Atlantic.Also from Clearwater Academy International: Lucas Simmons (Wisconsin), Jason Zandamela (Florida), Isaiah Hastings (Syracuse) and 7 more.
2024
- Signed with Florida AtlanticThree-star, out of Clearwater Academy International
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Tom Herman → Zach Kittley. Worth noting in scheme + development context.
Where it started
From Porters Lake, NS — one of 83 players from Canada in FBS this season.
