Stephen Hill, Georgia Tech, WR | Page 39

Travisty13 · 2012-01-06T20:22:18-08:00

Stephen Hill - 6'5/206 - WR - Georgia Tech 4.45-4.6 40 yard dash 2011 Stats: 28 catches, 820 yards, 29.3 yards per catch, 82 longest Rec., 5 TDs Projected 3rd-5th Round pick. Scouting Report This is a kid coming from the triple option offense which has seen two guys get drafted in the first round as the first receiver taken overall (Calvin Johnson, 07; Demaryius Thomas, 10). Obviously with the triple option, you are called a lot to block and I think that will be a strength of this guy right away. Being that GT runs the triple option, his route tree is extremely limited and it will take him time to learn that at the NFL level, which could lower his stock a bit. He is so physically imposing at 6'5″ and close to 210 pounds, and that is only going to help him in the process. He is the type of guy that you want to get the ball in space or let him just fly down the field and make a play. He is a great athlete with good speed, though I'm not sure he's as fast as Thomas or Johnson, his predecessors. Averaging over 30 yards per reception and is clearly the top playmaker in the passing game. PROS: Size, physical, athletic ability, playmaking ability, go up and get the ball, run after catch CONS: Limited route tree, limited reps in passing game, steady decline since the beginning of the season in production. http://nflmocks.com/2011/11/22/stephen-hill-wide-receiver-georgia-tech-2012-nfl-draft-scouting-report/

Mar 6, 2012 at 5:10 PM

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LottOfDefense
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1st interview I have seen of Hill, very good head on his shoulders, hope he is wearing a red and gold hat on draft night.

Mar 6, 2012 at 5:51 PM

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After studying all of Stephen Hill's film, NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock is "less concerned" about the Georgia Tech wide receiver's drops and route running.

"He's a hands snatcher," said Mayock. "He had five or six drops [at Georgia Tech] ... but when you watch him catch the football, it's so natural." For a bigger receiver, Mayock determined that Hill was "really good" getting in and out of his breaks at the Yellow Jacket's Pro Day. Mayock suspects Hill will be a late first-round pick, and an "early two" in a "worst case" scenario.

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Mar 6, 2012 at 5:56 PM

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Originally posted by ChaunceyGardner:
After studying all of Stephen Hill's film, NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock is "less concerned" about the Georgia Tech wide receiver's drops and route running.

"He's a hands snatcher," said Mayock. "He had five or six drops [at Georgia Tech] ... but when you watch him catch the football, it's so natural." For a bigger receiver, Mayock determined that Hill was "really good" getting in and out of his breaks at the Yellow Jacket's Pro Day. Mayock suspects Hill will be a late first-round pick, and an "early two" in a "worst case" scenario.

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I think a team will get enamored with his potential and take him in the Top 20. I see San Diego (likely losing V-Jax) and Chicago (No Receivers) as serious suitors.

Mar 6, 2012 at 6:13 PM

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I think Hill's workout today pretty much cements a draft selection in the top 25-26 picks. Way too much height, speed, length, and athleticism numbers to overlook, even with very limited productivity. Don't think he is an option for the team anymore, as he appeared to look sharp in drills.

[ Edited by MadDog49er on Mar 6, 2012 at 6:14 PM ]

Mar 6, 2012 at 6:26 PM

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Originally posted by OnTheClock:
I think a team will get enamored with his potential and take him in the Top 20. I see San Diego (likely losing V-Jax) and Chicago (No Receivers) as serious suitors.

even if Vjax leaves i dont see the chargers picking a WR

they have the worst pass rush in nfl they desperatly need to fill a need there

Mar 6, 2012 at 6:40 PM

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Originally posted by Travisty13:

Originally posted by Jakemall:
Not really impressed by his routes on the few that I saw there. Very rounded. Which in a way is good...means he can get better.

You do realize the few routes you saw in the video were ones were someone was directing him which way to make the cut right? It's to show quickness and decisiveness in his cuts and he did that........and still caught all his passes.

There was a reason I qualified it.

Mar 6, 2012 at 6:44 PM

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Originally posted by OnTheClock:

Originally posted by ChaunceyGardner:
After studying all of Stephen Hill's film, NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock is "less concerned" about the Georgia Tech wide receiver's drops and route running.

"He's a hands snatcher," said Mayock. "He had five or six drops [at Georgia Tech] ... but when you watch him catch the football, it's so natural." For a bigger receiver, Mayock determined that Hill was "really good" getting in and out of his breaks at the Yellow Jacket's Pro Day. Mayock suspects Hill will be a late first-round pick, and an "early two" in a "worst case" scenario.

rotoworld.com

I think a team will get enamored with his potential and take him in the Top 20. I see San Diego (likely losing V-Jax) and Chicago (No Receivers) as serious suitors.

9ers have shown they will move up for a player... We will have to see how other WRs do in thier pro days.

Do you see Hill getting picked over Wright or Floyd?

Mar 6, 2012 at 6:55 PM

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not at his pro day lol

Mar 6, 2012 at 7:28 PM

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Originally posted by MadDog49er:
I think Hill's workout today pretty much cements a draft selection in the top 25-26 picks. Way too much height, speed, length, and athleticism numbers to overlook, even with very limited productivity. Don't think he is an option for the team anymore, as he appeared to look sharp in drills.

Yah, I was pretty much afraid of that.

Mar 6, 2012 at 8:26 PM

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Originally posted by Jakemall:
Originally posted by OnTheClock:
Originally posted by ChaunceyGardner:
After studying all of Stephen Hill's film, NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock is "less concerned" about the Georgia Tech wide receiver's drops and route running.

"He's a hands snatcher," said Mayock. "He had five or six drops [at Georgia Tech] ... but when you watch him catch the football, it's so natural." For a bigger receiver, Mayock determined that Hill was "really good" getting in and out of his breaks at the Yellow Jacket's Pro Day. Mayock suspects Hill will be a late first-round pick, and an "early two" in a "worst case" scenario.

rotoworld.com

I think a team will get enamored with his potential and take him in the Top 20. I see San Diego (likely losing V-Jax) and Chicago (No Receivers) as serious suitors.

9ers have shown they will move up for a player... We will have to see how other WRs do in thier pro days.

Do you see Hill getting picked over Wright or Floyd?

Definitely over Wright, and perhaps even over Floyd if some teams views him as worth it because of the perceived higher ceiling. Hill is taller and faster than Floyd, but CLEARLY nowhere near as polished. As long as Floyd stays out of trouble, he will most likely be the bigger contributor early. Hill will need time.

But as I said in my Big Board thread, after Hill's pro day workout, I think he cracks the top 20, and I see no way we make that kind of move up.

[ Edited by OnTheClock on Mar 6, 2012 at 8:26 PM ]

Mar 6, 2012 at 8:28 PM

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still have a feeling that he will fall to the 2nd

every year we all overestimate one main guy and I think he's it this year

Mar 6, 2012 at 8:48 PM

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Originally posted by jreff22:
still have a feeling that he will fall to the 2nd

every year we all overestimate one main guy and I think he's it this year

then there will be a wtf pick

Mar 6, 2012 at 8:50 PM

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Originally posted by FredFlintstone:

Originally posted by jreff22:
still have a feeling that he will fall to the 2nd

every year we all overestimate one main guy and I think he's it this year

then there will be a wtf pick

always is

Mar 6, 2012 at 8:53 PM

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Originally posted by jreff22:

Originally posted by FredFlintstone:

Originally posted by jreff22:
still have a feeling that he will fall to the 2nd

every year we all overestimate one main guy and I think he's it this year

then there will be a wtf pick

always is

i still get a laugh when the seahawks drafted james carpenter and nick saban had that wtf look and said james?

Mar 6, 2012 at 9:00 PM

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Originally posted by jreff22:
still have a feeling that he will fall to the 2nd

every year we all overestimate one main guy and I think he's it this year

He only had a few hundred less yards than Demaryius Thomas did his last year at GT. But Thomas' measurables were 6-3 224 4.52. Hill has him there at 6-4 215 4.36.