Omarius Hines (born December 18, 1989) is a former

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College career

Hines played

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as a tight end and wide receiver for the

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Gators football team from 2009 to 2012. At Florida, he caught 64 passes for 801 yards.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

On April 27, 2013, he signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent. On July 22, 2013, Hines was waived by the Baltimore Ravens.

Green Bay Packers

On July 29, 2013, Hines was signed by the

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. On August 25, 2013, Hines was released by the Green Bay Packers.

References

* "Versatile Hines hard to handle", The Gainesville Sun, The (FL) - October 9, 2012 * "Hines, Corsicana native, is Gators' versatile weapon", McClatchy-Tribune Regional News, September 6, 2012 * "UF's versatile Hines", The Gainesville Sun, August 27, 2012 * "Florida Gators’ Omarius Hines is ‘a threat ... a weapon’, After a “long journey” of waiting for his first four years, redshirt senior Omarius Hines might be used in many offensive skill positions this season", The Miami Herald, August 26, 2012 * "Florida Gator Omarius Hines ready to make up for lost time", Tampa Bay Times, August 23, 2012 * "Hines to help UF catch up The Florida tight end getting time in backfield to provide offensive spark", The Florida Times-Union, October 17, 2010 * "Florida Gators' Omarius Hines more than tight end, Omarius Hines might start UF's season opener at tight end, but he has the strength and speed to be a threat as a wideout, as well", The Miami Herald, September 2, 2010 {{DEFAULTSORT:Hines, Omarius 1989 births Living people American football wide receivers Baltimore Ravens players Florida Gators football players Players of American football from Corsicana, Texas Green Bay Packers players