NFL analyst believes forgotten draft pick from Michigan will be Howie Roseman's next gem

Could a Michigan Man be the next heir to the offensive tackle situation in Philadelphia? After spending two seasons with the Wolverines after three years at Stanford, former five-star recruit Myles Hinton was selected in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Hinton won a National Championship as a backup with Michigan in 2023 before winning the left tackle job.

Hinton was solid with Michigan but never lived up to his recruiting hype. He finished his five-year career with a 97.4% pass blocking efficiency rate, which is nothing spectacular. He played 1,210 snaps at right tackle and 710 on the left side.

That said, the 6-foot-6, 340-pounder has some big fans around the NFL world. One expert went so far as to say he could be next in line behind Lane Johnson in Philadelphia despite being unheralded.

Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports nominated Hinton as the Eagles' top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

In just a few years, we'll be heaping even more praise on Howie Roseman for uncovering another non-first-round gem who has fortified the trenches on the offensive side of the ball. Myles Hinton was built in a football laboratory measurements-wise, and he moves like he's 20 pounds lighter. After Lane Johnson's Pro Football Hall of Fame career is over, Hinton can keep Philadelphia dominant up front at right tackle. Rare to find these types in Round 6. (Honorable mention: LB Jihaad Campbell)

Here's what NFL Draft analyst Lance Zierlein noted about Hinton's game and outlook as a prospect.

"Hinton comes off the bus with an imposing body type and an impressive bloodline. His mom played basketball at Northwestern and his dad was an All-Pro offensive tackle. Hinton is borderline elite when pulling into space and easily adjusts his body to hit targets on the move. He plays tall and lacks first-contact aggression at the point of attack but can do his job at a decent clip. 

Hinton can slow a bull rush and mirror inside counters but he too often mistimes his punch and leans or lunges at the top of the rush. His tape might not dazzle, but there aren’t many players with his physical gifts. The allure of unlocking Hinton’s upside will be enticing for teams looking for swing tackle help."