| Number | 82 |
|---|---|
| Position | Tight end |
| Birth date | February 28, 1964 (age 62) |
| Birth place | Galveston, Texas, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft |
| Height in | 3 |
| Weight lb | 232 |
| High school | Ball (Galveston) |
| College | Houston |
| Draftyear | 1986 |
| Draftround | 7 |
| Draftpick | 179 |
| Pastteams | |
| Highlights |
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| Statlabel 1 | Receptions |
| Statvalue 1 | 3 |
| Statlabel 2 | Receiving yards |
| Statvalue 2 | 17 |
| Statlabel 3 | Touchdowns |
| Statvalue 3 | 3 |
| Pfr | H/HiltCa00 |
Carl Patrick Hilton (born February 28, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL).
Hilton was born and raised in Galveston, Texas and played scholastically at Ball High School.[1] He played collegiately for the Houston Cougars,[2] where, as a junior, he was honored by The Sporting News as a first-team All-American.[3]
Hilton was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh-round of the 1986 NFL draft.[4] Mainly used for his blocking, he caught three career passes, all touchdowns, for 17 yards.[5]
References
- ^ "Carl Hilton". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 22, 2010.
- ^ "Carl Hilton Stats". NFL.com. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "Flutie named Sporting News Player of the Year". The Des Moines Register. December 12, 1984. p. 15. – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "1986 NFL Draft Listing". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ "Carl Hilton Stats". Pro Football Archives. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2024.