Marcus Hinton

Marcus H. Hinton (born December 27, 1971) is an American former professional football tight end who played one season with the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alcorn State University. He also played for the Berlin Thunder of NFL Europe and the New York/New Jersey Hitmen of the XFL.

Early life Marcus H. Hinton was born on December 27, 1971, in Wiggins, Mississippi.

College career Hinton was a member of the Alcorn State Braves of Alcorn State University from 1991 to 1994 and a three-year letterman from 1992 to 1994. Hinton recorded 41 receptions for 807 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in 1993, leading the SWAC in all three categories while also garnering first-team All-SWAC recognition.

Professional career Hinton signed with the Oakland Raiders after going undrafted in the 1995 NFL draft. He was released on August 26 and signed to the practice squad two days later.

Hinton signed a futures contract with the New Orleans Saints on December 23, 1997. He was released on August 24, 1998.

Hinton was signed by the Raiders again on January 14, 1999. He was then allocated to NFL Europe to play for the Berlin Thunder. He caught seven passes for 71 yards and one touchdown for the Thunder that year. Hinton was released by the Raiders on September 5, 1999.

Hinton played in nine games, starting six, for the New York/New Jersey Hitmen of the XFL in 2001, recording six receptions for 116 yards and a touchdown.