Carl Hilton
American football player (born 1964)
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Carl Patrick Hilton (born February 28, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL).
PositionTight end
BornFebruary 28, 1964
Galveston, Texas, U.S.
Galveston, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight232 lb (105 kg)
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| Position | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Born | February 28, 1964 Galveston, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 232 lb (105 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Ball (Galveston) | ||||||||
| College | Houston | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1986: 7th round, 179th overall pick | ||||||||
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Hilton was born and raised in Galveston, Texas and played scholastically at Ball High School.[1] He played collegiately for the Houston Cougars,[2] where, as a junior, he was honored by The Sporting News as a first-team All-American.[3]
Hilton was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh-round of the 1986 NFL draft.[4] Mainly used for his blocking, he caught three career passes, all touchdowns, for 17 yards.[5]
