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Tony Hill (College Stats) - 1977 NFL Draft Pick #62 by DAL

What The Experts Thought Before The Draft

Pre-Draft Analysis for Tony Hill (1977 NFL Draft)

Player Profile:
  • Name: Tony Hill
  • Position: Wide Receiver
  • College: Stanford University
College Stats:
  • Senior Year (1976):
    • Receptions: 50
    • Receiving Yards: 862
    • Touchdowns: 7
  • Career Totals:
    • Receptions: 130
    • Receiving Yards: 2,056
    • Touchdowns: 17
Strengths:
  • Excellent speed and agility, making him a deep threat.
  • Strong route-running ability, able to create separation from defenders.
  • Good hands, capable of making difficult catches.
  • Strong work ethic and determination on and off the field.
Weaknesses:
  • Limited size compared to some of his contemporaries, which may affect physical matchups.
  • Needs to improve blocking skills for run support.
Draft Projection:
  • Projected as a mid- to late-round pick in the 1977 NFL Draft.
  • Teams looking for a reliable receiver with big-play potential were particularly interested.
Overall:

Tony Hill entered the 1977 NFL Draft as a promising wide receiver with a solid collegiate career at Stanford. His combination of speed, route-running, and catching ability made him a desirable prospect. While he faced some concerns regarding his size and blocking, many scouts believed his potential as a playmaker would translate well to the professional level.