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2012 NFL Draft: WR/KR TY Hilton To Visit Eagles

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - DECEMBER 20:  Wide receiver T. Y. Hilton #4 of the Florida International University Panthers rushes upfield after a pass reception in the second quarter against Marshall. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - DECEMBER 20: Wide receiver T. Y. Hilton #4 of the Florida International University Panthers rushes upfield after a pass reception in the second quarter against Marshall. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
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The Eagles have certainly taken some looks at return men so far in this pre draft process which hopefully means they're looking to fill the hole they had at the spot last year. The latest to visit is Florida International WR T.Y. Hilton.

Hilton returned both kicks and punts at Florida International, bring back 6 for TDs in his career (4 kickoffs, 2 punts). So he could not only take over as the primary kick return man right away, but also spell DeSean Jackson on punt returns when needed.

He was also a good WR at FIU catching 72 passes for 1038 yards and 7 TDs. At 5-10, 183 he's small, but ran a 4.34 at his pro day and has been a pretty consistent producer throughout his career. FIU wasn't exactly playing elite competition, but it is an emerging program and he's had some big games in big spots. He is projected to go as high as the 4th round.

We've got a highlight video of Hilton after the jump.

Related: See news about all the rumored prospect visits the Eagles will host this season.


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