The New Jersey Generals re-signed linebacker D’Juan Hines and defensive back Shalom Luani on Sunday.
D’Juan Hines is six foot one and weighs 235 pounds. The 28-year-old from Spring, Texas, made 75 tackles (30 solo, 45 assists), one tackle for loss, and three pass breakups in ten games for the Generals in 2023.
The Generals drafted Hines in the 29th round (238th pick) in the 2022 USFL Draft. In his first season, Hines made 78 tackles (52 solo, 26 assists), six tackles for loss, and five pass breakups in ten games.
Before New Jersey, Hines signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent. He later spent time with the Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs. In 2020, he played five games for the New York Guardians (XFL) with 19 tackles (6 solo, 13 assists), and one interception. In 2021, he signed with the Ottawa Redblacks but was released on July 29, 2021.
Collegiately, Hines played five seasons at the University of Houston (2013-17) with 171 tackles (95 solo, 76 assists), eight tackles for loss, one interception, four pass breakups, and three forced fumbles in 48 games for the Cougars. He was named First Team The American All-Conference in 2017, and a three-time American All-Academic Team.