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Colts 3rd Round Pick, T.Y. Hilton: “Teams Are Going to Be in Trouble!”

Found April 30, 2012 on The Hair of the Dog Sports Blog: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: T.Y. Hilton,  Andrew Luck,  Reggie Wayne
TEAMS: Indianapolis Colts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nTySXrWWT0 In a draft where the Indianapolis Colts chose eight offensive players and just two defensive, the most intriguing pick to me was the third round selection of Florida International Wide Receiver, T.Y. Hilton. Check out his highlights in the video above. The first thing that jumps out at you is his absolute blistering speed. At his pro day he ran a 4.36 40-yard dash against the wind and 4.28 40-yard dash with the wind. In other words, if he gets free in space, you’re not catching him. Hilton spoke to the Miami Herald about his excitement on joining the Colts, and new quarterback, Andrew Luck: Wooo, teams are going to be in trouble… The Colts said they want to put me in the slot, move me around outside, get me on kickoff and punt returns. They want to utilize me a lot. They want to utilize him a lot. Good to hear. This kid is electric with the football. Colts Offensive Coordinator, Bruce Arians, will be charged with finding innovative ways t...
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