Back in the day, Freddie Summers was the qb for 2 years when I was in school and possessed skills similar to Hinton's. Freddie later played db for 2-3 years with the Cleveland Browns. Game has changed with much more passing but skills necessary to play the position remain the same. Guessing that Hinton played some db in high school. IMO, db is one of the easiest positions in which to make such a transition.
When you have limited resources, you have to use them creatively. I note that Temple is using its best rb as a situational pass rusher. He is in the qb's grill before slow moving OTs get out of their stance.