Mordecai Hines
2024 (R-FRESHMAN): Saw action in four games before suffering a season-ending injury … had eight tackles on the year … also had 2.0 TFL and 1.5 sacks. 2023 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in three games … did not record a stat … redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Highland High School … 2022 Golden League Lineman of the Year … was an All-League selection … helped his team to the 2019 CIF Championship title … was a team captain … holds the tackle and sacks record, set in 2019 … spent time as a defensive end, quarterback and running back … volunteered with car wash fundraisers. PERSONAL: From Palmdale, Calif. … son of VaJezatha Payne … has one sister … mom was a basketball player at Cornell (1986-90), and played semi-professional football … biggest athletic thrill has been making it to the state championship game … had recruiting interest from USC, UCLA, Arkansas and San Diego State … chose to attend Fresno State because of the good academic support system and the supportive recruiting process ... majoring in Sociology.
- EnrolledMordecai Hines (DL) enrolled in California State University, Fresno
- SignedDec 21, 2022Mordecai Hines (DL) signed with California State University, Fresno
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | California State University, Fresno | 9 | 0 | 146 | Med. | 15 | 8 | 2.5 | 0 | 1.0 |
| 2025 | California State University, Fresno | 8 | 0 | 28 | Low | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1.0 |
| 2024 | California State University, Fresno | 4 | 0 | -- | High | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1.5 |
| 2023 | California State University, Fresno | 3 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 24 | 0 | 174 | Med. | 28 | 16 | 7.5 | 2 | 3.5 |
Profile last updated Nov 9, 2026