Carson Hinshaw is a 5'10", 165-pound wide receiver from Lake Mary, Florida, where he caught 60 passes for over 900 yards during his senior year. He recorded seven receptions for 122 yards and three touchdowns against Evans High School on October 13, 2023. Hinshaw redshirted during his freshman season in 2024. In 2025, he made his collegiate debut against North Carolina A&T on September 6, appearing in two games including the season finale at No. 11 BYU on November 29, primarily working with the scout team. He returns to UCF as a redshirt sophomore.