Is Tanook Hines starting?
Tanook Hines is the projected starter at WR-Z for USC Trojans.
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Legend-Tier Production
A 4-star recruit out of Spring Dekaney, ranked #425 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 34 catches, 561 yards, 2 TD. That's 15% of the team's production at his spot and 84th-percentile production nationally — good for a 98 overall (Legend tier).
- Jersey
- #16
- Class
- SO
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 195 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | 561 | 2 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★★☆4-star
- Composite
- 0.8933
- National Rank
- #425
- High School
- Spring Dekaney
- Hometown
- Houston, TX
Why this rating?
On a 93-rated offense; 84th-percentile production (×0.97 for competition level) put them +7 vs unit starters → 98. Ranks among the nation's elite at the position, which lifted them into the 92-99 tier.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at WR-Z · USC Trojans
- 11698Tanook HinesStarter
- 21775Kayden Dixon-Wyatt
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.