George Hinkle was drafted No. 293 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Arizona. 68 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #293
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 68
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1332nd at Arizona
The pick
How George Hinkle came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Arizona
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
68 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 68
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1332nd among Arizona picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 862% of career value
- Final season
- 19935 years after the draft
Around pick 293
Who came off the board on either side of George Hinkle.
Fresno State
Holy Cross
Tulane
Illinois College
Arizona in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Arizona
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
George Hinkle in the 1988 NFL Draft
George Hinkle is a Defensive end out of Arizona selected No. 293 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1988 NFL Draft. 68 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Arizona has produced 124 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was George Hinkle drafted?
George Hinkle was selected No. 293 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/george-hinkle.
What college did George Hinkle play for?
George Hinkle played college football at Arizona in the Big 12. See every Arizona draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-wildcats.
How did George Hinkle's NFL career turn out?
68 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/george-hinkle.