T. Y. Hilton

American football wide receiver

T. Y. Hilton - American football wide receiver
Born

November 14th, 1989
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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This player had a significant career in the National Football League (NFL) as a wide receiver. Drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2012, this player quickly emerged as a key offensive component for the team. Notable performances included contributions to the Colts' playoff runs, with a standout game featuring 226 receiving yards against the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013. This player was selected for the Pro Bowl multiple times, demonstrating consistent excellence in performance. Known for speed and agility, this wide receiver established numerous franchise records during tenure with the Colts, solidifying a legacy as one of the franchise's top offensive players.

Selected to the Pro Bowl multiple times

Recorded 226 receiving yards in a single game

Achieved over 9,000 receiving yards in career

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