Feb. 3, 2000

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - Justin Hinds, a 6-4, 265-pound defensive end from Piscataway High School in Piscataway, N.J., has signed a national letter-of-intent to play football for Boston College, Coach Tom O'Brien announced Thursday morning.

Hinds is a Super Prep All-America and All-East selection, a Tom Lemming's All-America and All-East selection, a consensus New Jersey All-State, All-County and All-Conference selection, and a member of the Madison Square Garden Heisman Football Team.

Hinds becomes the 16th high school senior to sign a national letter-of-intent with BC since the signing period began February 2.