BIOGRAPHY
Nyheim Hines was born on November 12th, 1996 in Garner, North Carolina. He is a running back in the National Football League.
Hines began his playing career attending Garner Magnet High School in Garner, North Carolina. During his high school football career, Hines produced 7,299 all-purpose yards with 6,242 via rushing yards and scored 126 touchdowns while playing for the Trojans. Hines broke over 15 school records while at Garner Magnet which included scoring seven touchdowns in a single game twice. Hines stayed close to home by committing to North Carolina State University to play college football.
Hines played at NC State from 2015 to 2017 under head coach Dave Doeren. His junior season would be his most productive as he rushed for 1,112 yards on 197 carries with 12 touchdowns.
In addition to playing football at NC State, Hines was a member of the school's track team. At the ACC outdoor track and field championships, he placed third in the 100 meters, with a personal-best time of 10.34 seconds. Hines also recorded a personal-best time of 21.31 seconds in 200 meters, placing him eighth. His personal best in the 60 meters is 6.71 seconds, placing him third at the ACC indoor championships.
After the 2017 season, Hines decided to forgo his senior year and enter the 2018 NFL Draft. He finished his career with 1,400 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns. As well as adding 89 receptions with 933 yards and a touchdown.
In the Colts' 2020 season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Hines rushed for 28 yards and a rushing touchdown and caught eight passes for 45 yards and a receiving touchdown in the 27–20 loss. In Week 8 against the Detroit Lions, Hines recorded 54 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 41–21 victory. In Week 10 against the Tennessee Titans on Thursday Night Football, he had 115 scrimmage yards, one rushing touchdown, and one receiving touchdown in the 34-17 victory.
In 2021, he signed a three-year extension with the Indianapolis Colts.
In November 1, 2022, Hines was traded to the Bills.
