2005 (Junior):
Played in six games in 2005 ... made two tackles in Rhode Island's 56-10 victory at Central Connecticut on Sept. 10 ... earned a letter.

b>2004 (Sophomore)
Played in the first four games of the season before injuries forced him to the sidelines ... made four tackles including a sack and a tackle for loss in a season-opening 37-36 victory at Fordham on Sept. 4 ... ... earned a letter.

2003 (Freshman)
Appeared in six games ... registered four tackles ... made his first career stop at James Madison on Nov. 1 ... had two tackles on Nov. 15 against Hofstra ... earned a letter.

2002 (Red-shirted)
Red-shirted ... did not play.

High School
An all-league performer ... played on the offensive and defensive lines ... team captain for coach Terry Manning ... also earned four letters in track & field as a shot putter and discus thrower and two letters as a power forward/center on the school's basketball team.

Personal
Jonathan Elbert Hines is the son of Nathaniel and Brenda Hines of North Babylon, N.Y. ... born on March 6, 1984 ... physical education and exercise science major.