Chris Hilton

Christopher “Chris” Hilton Jr. grew up north of Baton Rouge, La., with his parents (Chris Sr. and Cindy), who were both track athletes at Southern University. Hilton was a standout football and track star at Zachary High, where he won several state titles in sprints and jumps (personal best of 10.85 seconds in the 100-meter dash). 155 Back to table of contents -- 159 of 629 -- A four-star recruit, he was the top-ranked receiver in LSU’s 2021 class (ahead of Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr.). Multiple injuries sidetracked his early career, however, as he struggled to find a consistent role beyond being a deep threat. Hilton looks like a sprinter with his slender, lean-muscled frame and uses his speed to stretch the field. A limited snap count hindered his ability to develop as a route runner, and he was also up and down with his hands — his success rate nosedived when defenders crowded his air space. He has limited return experience but played more on special teams in 2025. Overall, Hilton’s NFL grade is based entirely on speed and potential, as he couldn’t put together a full season as a starter at LSU (mostly because of injuries). He is a developmental vertical threat — but needs a lot of work.