University of New Hampshire defensive back Ryan Hinds was selected by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats with the sixth pick in the second round (13th overall) of Saturday's Canadian Football League college draft.

Hinds, a 6-foot-1, 190-pound junior, still has one year of NCAA eligibility remaining. The 22-year-old native of Toronto, Ontario, recorded 53 tackles (36 solo) in 13 games last season for the Wildcats. He tied for the team lead with five interceptions, which he returned for 218 yards and one touchdown.

Hinds lettered in basketball and track as well as football at North Toronto C.I. If Hinds joins the Tiger-Cats he could be reunited with former UNH star receiver David Ball, who signed with the team on April 9.

The Montreal Gazette reported Saturday that the Montreal Alouettes were considering drafting Hinds, although the paper noted that the UNH junior was considering enrolling in medical school.

The Alouettes are no stranger to former Wildcat standouts, as both quarterback Ricky Santos and safety Etienne Boulay are currently on the Montreal roster. Ball was also a member of the Alouettes for a brief time in 2008.