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TY Hilton
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T.Y. Hilton, Wide Receiver, Indianapolis Colts, 92nd Overall

TY Hilton

Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY

Though it’s easier to strike late-round gold at receiver, that doesn’t mean it’s easy. The Indianapolis Colts snagged T.Y. Hilton, a small, speedy wideout from Florida International, a member of the lowly Sun Belt Conference.

At the time, the Colts were seeking a downfield threat to complement Reggie Wayne. Within just three years, the 5’9″, 178-pound Hilton made the fan-favorite Wayne expendable.

Hilton has racked up 214 receptions, 3,289 yards and 19 touchdowns, slowly becoming the No. 1 target for Indianapolis. To be fair, Luck’s superstar status has contributed to Hilton’s emergence, but that’s not meant to discredit his rise, either.

As long as Hilton is healthy, he’ll remain a versatile, dangerous target for a receiving corps that should again be one of the league’s most-prolific units.

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