Chris Hilton Jr. WR LSU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Chris Hilton Jr. WR LSU
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.35 seconds (93%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 22.2 DOB: 10/11/2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.35 seconds (93%*) | |
| Age: 22.2 DOB: 10/11/2002 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 40.5 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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77% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 114.1 | |
| Hands: |
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35% |
| Short Receiving: |
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56% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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54% |
| Deep Threat: |
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59% |
| Blocking: |
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49% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#609
Position rank:
#83
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| College Games: 23 College Snaps: 423 | ||
ESPN RATING: 83/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 96.5/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Isaiah Graham - Louisiana Tech |
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63% |
| Chris Autman-Bell - Minnesota |
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62% |
| Taj Harris - Rutgers |
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58% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Chris Hilton Jr. from Zachary High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Hilton Jr. opted to join LSU.In 2021 as a freshman Hilton Jr. saw action in 4 games for the Tigers as he made 2 receptions for only 81 yards for an average of 40.5 yards per reception, with one TD, and QB rating when targeted of 81.9.
As a sophomore in 2022 he played 4 games and had only 7 catches for 109 yards for an average of 15.6 yards per catch, with no TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 66.3.
As a junior in 2023 he played 10 games and hauled in only 10 catches for 169 yards for an average of 16.9 yards per catch, with one TD, and QB rating when targeted of 106.0.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Hilton tracks the ball well downfield and consistently runs under long throws.
- Combines speed, balance, quickness, vision and crisp cuts to leave defensive backs and linebackers in the dust.
- He’s a precise route runner, creating separation when used on quick outs and stop patterns in college. He has good stop-start ability and lateral agility.
- He has strong hands and is extremely competitive, and Hilton has an innate sense of timing when it comes to elevating and high-pointing balls.
- A slippery runner with elusive footwork. Has little to no wasted movements between the reception and burst upfield.
- Hilton shows suddenness off the line of scrimmage and accelerates quickly, and his top-end speed is among the best in this draft.
- Has elite balance tight-roping the sideline and in-and-out of his breaks, showing excellent start-stop ability and burst.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Does not always use his hands to secure deep throws, allowing the ball into his pads and chest.
- Doesn't have the size to consistently win on the outside, but can be productive working the middle of the field and as a return man.
- Hilton also had problems with drops when coming back to the action. Hilton has some issues against press coverage, sometimes spending too much time hand fighting at the line of scrimmage.
Chris Hilton Jr. percentiles vs other Wide Receivers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Chris Hilton Jr. (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
623.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
86.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.