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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).

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]

References

  1. ^ "Carl Hilton". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 22, 2010.
  2. ^ "Carl Hilton Stats". NFL.com. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  3. ^ "Flutie named Sporting News Player of the Year". The Des Moines Register. December 12, 1984. p. 15 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  4. ^ "1986 NFL Draft Listing". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  5. ^ "Carl Hilton Stats". Pro Football Archives. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
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