Anthony Hill SELECTED BY: Texans Round 4 (22)

SI Grade 3.40 GRADING SYSTEM

BIOGRAPHY: Moved into the starting lineup as a true sophomore in 2005 and posted receiving numbers of 15/140/1. Followed it up with 45/478 as a junior before sitting on the sidelines in 2007 after tearing an ACL in summer camp. Played in nine games as a senior struggling with a pectoral injury and finished the year with 19/234/4.

POSITIVES: Big, strong blocking tight end who had trouble staying healthy the past two years. Quickly releases off the line into routes, nicely adjusts to the errant throw, and a solid pass catcher who makes the reception with his hands. Stands out as a blocker, showing the ability to handle one-on-one assignments, and easily turns opponents off the ball.

NEGATIVES: Lacks the speed to be anything other than an intermediate pass-catching threat. Must do a better job keeping his focus and concentration. Needs to give consistent effort as a blocker.

ANALYSIS: Hill offers outstanding size at the tight end position, and he has shown enough ability as a blocker and pass catcher to make it as a number two at the position. He must show durability, increase his intensity, and be more consistent to reach the level of ability NFL scouts believe he has.

PROJECTION: Fifth/Sixth Round