Indianapolis Colts Select T.Y. Hilton, WR, Florida International 2012 NFL Draft Grade

With the 92nd pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts have selected T.Y. Hilton, WR, Florida International

Here is our report on Hilton

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)

Pick Grade: A

I really like Hilton, and he replaces the speed that left with Pierre Garcon, plus he offers upside as a return specialist.