re: Incoming WR Chris Hilton is an Athlete

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none taken, I know he thinks he can get the state record which is 7'2". he's hit 7 in meets and practice, pretty sure the 6'6" and scissor kick stuff from this weekend was him knowing he had enough to beat the others

his dad was also state champ in the 400 m back in the day at Baker in late 80's. pretty cool to have a father/son duo State champs in same event.

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Good points. Its very cool his dad and he were state champs. Anyone who can high jump 6' 6" or 7' is an amazing athlete. Jumping is a great skill set for any wide out.

Some kids have poor track skills but make up for it with good football instincts. Some very fast track kids look great getting off the bus, but suck at football.

The best of both worlds is a tough kid with instincts and who wants the ball more than the other guy, but has the speed to outrun the other guys and the hops to get jump balls too.

Hilton sounds like he might have both. Imagine how greater than he is Jarvis Landry would be if he was fast and could jump 7 ft high.