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Kahlil Hill
SELECTED BY MINNESOTA , ROUND 6, PICK 19, OVERALL PICK 184
WR | (6-0, 200, 4.63) | Iowa
By Pro Football WeeklyNotes: Father, J.D., was a great receiver at Arizona State and the Bills' first-round pick (and a very early one) in 1971. Both father and son made their second seasons their best after down rookie years. Kahlil redshirted in 1997. He started every game in '98, when he caught 35 passes for 432 yards and two touchdowns and returned 18 kickoffs for 465 yards and one touchdown and 10 punts for 177 yards and two touchdowns. Returned both a kickoff (88 yards) and punt (62 yards) for scores in the '98 opener vs. Central Michigan. Was suspended in the fall of '99 for undisclosed reasons. Came back in 2000 to play in all 12 games and start 10. Caught 58-619-5 and returned 16 punts for 153 yards and 25 kickoffs for 680 yards and one touchdown. In '01, Hill caught 53-792-8 and returned 19 punts for 226 yards and 12 kickoffs for 313 yards. Won the Mosi Tatupu special-teams award in '01.Positives: Nice size. Very athletic. Fine balance, body control and jumping ability. Very well-coordinated. Quicker than fast but adjusts to the deep ball well and makes plays down the field. Good open-field runner and kickoff and punt returner. Can run excellent routes and get separation. Had a strong East-West Shrine game after standing out all week in practices as the best receiver on the field.Negatives: Was always a star and comes across as a pampered and spoiled player at times. Needs to improve his work habits, concentration and attention to detail. Rounds off too many of his pass routes. Lets you know when he is not the primary receiver. Lacks pure speed.Summary: A big, gifted athlete and receiver with return ability who can become a fine NFL player if he grows up and shows he will pay the price. However, if he tries to continue to play and practice the way he did in college, he will not realize his potential.* Player biographies are provided by Pro Football Weekly.
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