#29
Major Hinchen
Returning to Utah for 2026
La Quinta, Calif. → La Quinta HS
via utahutes.com ↗Major Hinchen
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Morgan Scalley
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Utah
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Cornerback · Utah
Returning around him
- 3 Utah players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -4 net (17 in / 21 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Utah · Last season: 11-2 (AP #15) · Talent rank #44 · 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...
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