We all knew FIU wide receiver T.Y. Hilton has blazing speed, and now there’s a number to go with that fact. Hilton ran a 4.36 not once but twice at FIU’s pro day after choosing not to run at the Combine.
Here is Jesse’s scouting report on Hilton from this season:
Pros:
Versatile….Really Good return man….speed, speed, speed (4.3 40 yard dash)…does a good job finding space in zones…tough as played through injuries…tough to tackle in open field because he has some wiggle…really good field vision with the ball in his hands and in space
Cons
size (prone to nagging injuries)…not asked to run a different routes…not really a threat in the red-zone…has had some games where he really did nothing, even against inferior competition… doesn’t always catch the ball cleanly…a guy this size you’re always worried about how he’ll handle press coverage (if a defender gets his hands on him it’s over, but if they miss look out) and run blocking because he doesn’t have a ton of strength
Player comparison-Devin Hester. At least teams hope that’s what they’re getting. Similar strengths in college. (Hester by the way only ran a 4.41 40 yard dash in college).
Round projection
2-4 (such a wide range because a sub 4.3 40 could push him high, if he just runs fast-like a 4.38 or something it won’t vault his stock)