Quintayvious Hutchins (born April 2, 2003) is an American professional football outside linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Boston College Eagles and was selected by the Patriots in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Early life Hutchins attended Bessemer City High School located in Bessemer, Alabama. Coming out of high school, he committed to play college football for the Boston College Eagles.
College career In Week 9 of the 2024 season, Hutchins totaled four tackles, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and an interception in a loss to Louisville. He finished his first season a starter in 2024 with 31 tackles with five and a half being for a loss, three and a half sacks, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble, and an interception. Hutchins entered the 2025 season as the top defender and leader of the Eagles defense after Donovan Ezeiruaku graduated. That season, he put up 35 tackles with three and a half going for a loss, and two sacks. After the conclusion of the 2025 season, Hutchins declared for the 2026 NFL draft, while accepting an invite to the 2026 Senior Bowl. He also accepted an invite to participate in the NFL scouting combine and Boston College Pro Day.
Professional career
Hutchins was selected by the New England Patriots in the seventh round with the 247th overall pick of the 2026 NFL draft.
Personal life On May 13, 2026, Hutchins was charged with misdemeanor domestic assault and battery on a family/household member; the charges stemmed from an incident that occurred in a Boston College dorm the previous day.
References
External links Boston College Eagles bio New England Patriots bio