2007: Redshirted.

High School: Lettered twice at Stevens Point Area Senior High School under Pete McAdams. Unanimous all-Wisconsin Valley Conference first-team selection as a senior. Second team all-conference as a junior. Honorable mention all-state. Participated in wrestling and track.

Personal: Likes to play sports and go camping. Majoring in special education. Son of Jeanne and Chris Hintz. Born on June 21, 1989.