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Chris Hinton, GAC

Christopher Hinton is a defensive and offensive lineman for the Greater Atlanta Christian School football team, and he has been chosen for the AJC's 2018 Super 11.
By Chip Saye
Aug 9, 2018

Chris Hinton, Greater Atlanta Christian

Position: Offensive lineman/defensive lineman

Height, weight: 6-4, 280

Class: Senior

College choices: Committed to Michigan.

Chris Hinton, lineman, Greater Atlanta Christian School.

Credit: Jenna Eason

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Credit: Jenna Eason

2017 season wrapup: Hinton is a two-way player who was named first-team all-state on defense. He recorded 40 tackles, including more than 10 for losses. On offense, he paved the way for a unit that averaged a Class AAA-best 45.6 points per game. Hinton is rated as the No. 2 strong-side defensive end and No. 23 overall player nationally. GAC reached the semifinals and finished 12-2 last year.

School's first Super 11 since: Kyler McMichael in 2017.

What's also interesting: Hinton and brother Myles, a five-star tackle among juniors, are sons of former Falcons Pro Bowl tackle Chris Hinton Sr.

» 2018 AJC Super 11: Dominick Blaylock | Andrew Booth | Kyle Hamilton | Jadon Haselwood | Chris Hinton | Ramel Keyton | Trezmen Marshall | Harry Miller | Owen Pappoe | Jalen Perry | Travon Walker

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