Indianapolis Colts legend set to receive prestigious honor that will solidify his legacy at his alma mater forever

Former Colts WR TY Hilton set to enter FIU Athletics Hall of Fame

Hilton spent his entire four year college career at FIU, where he recorded 3,531 yards and 24 touchdowns in 50 games. He is FIU's all-time leader in receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, and scrimmage yards (4,029). He was able to help the FIU offense lead the Panthers to bowl games in 2010 and 2011, and was voted the 2010 Sun Belt Player of the Year. His best season came in 2011, though, where he set his new career high with 1,038 yards and tied his career high with seven touchdowns. His success at FIU led him to be drafted by the Colts in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. 

Hilton is one of five athletes announced as the FIU Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2025. He was the only football player in the class of 2025; in fact, he will be the first ever football player inducted. His legacy at FIU will officially last forever as not only one of the school's greatest football players but also one of its greatest athletes overall. 

As part of his selection into the class of 2025, the athletic department released the following statement to congratulate Hilton, and also included T.Y.'s response to receiving this honor. 

Hilton, a native of Miami Springs, electrified Panther Nation during his four seasons in Miami as a wide receiver and kick returner. Selected in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft, Hilton went on to star for the Indianapolis Colts, being named to four-straight Pro Bowls from 2014-17. The 5-10 wide receiver also led the NFL in receiving yards in 2016, racking up 1,448 yards.

Hilton made an instant impact at FIU, scoring a touchdown on his first collegiate touch as a kick returner and earning 2008 Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year honors. He was named First Team All-Sun Belt all four of his seasons as a Panther and was the Sun Belt Player of the Year in 2010 after a stellar junior campaign. He had a career-high 11 total touchdowns that season; five receiving, four rushing and two kick-return. Hilton totaled 1,963 yards in 2010 with 1,130 from scrimmage and 833 return yards.

For his FIU career, Hilton amassed 3,531 receiving yards and had 24 touchdowns, averaging 15.4 yards per catch and 70.6 yards per game. He also set several school records during his career, holding the marks for career receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. Additionally, he established program single-game and single-season marks for receptions and receiving yards.

Hilton: "This moment means everything. Football is the game I loved. My teammates through my years here (at FIU) are bonds that will be forever kept, and being the first football player inducted to the FIU Athletics Hall of Fame at a prestigious college gives the journey a forever meaning."

- FIU announces T.Y. HIlton as a member of their 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame class