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There's a new Hill on the block Jul 27, 2015 19:39:22 GMT -5

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Post by The Tax Returns Are in Kenya on Jul 27, 2015 19:39:22 GMT -5

The Jets have signed their 13th WR, Austin Hill. They are sure leaving no stone unturned in filling this position!

With the start of training camp two days away, the Jets signed undrafted rookie wide reciver Austin Hill from Arizona, according to Manish Mehta (July 27).

The Jets have 13 receivers on the roster with the addition of Hill (6-3, 212), who attended the Jets rookie minicamp this spring but left without a contract. Hill also attended Oakland’s rookie minicamp.

Hill missed the 2013 season after tearing an ACL during spring practice. Last year, he caught 48 passes for 630 yards and four touchdowns.

Let's hope he does better than the Previous Hill (though he does seem to resemble him physical-wise)

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There's a new Hill on the block Jul 27, 2015 19:44:37 GMT -5 The Tax Returns Are in Kenya and Hollywood Nosebleed like this

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Post by Lithfan on Jul 27, 2015 19:44:37 GMT -5

From Draft Insider:

Austin Hill
School: Arizona
Position: WR

Height: 6-2
Weight: 208
40: 4.47
Year: 5Sr

Bio: Totals last year included 49 receptions, 635 yards and 4 TDs. Missed the 2013 campaign with a knee injury. Career totals of 81/1364/11 came the prior year.

Positive: Fluid, well-sized receiver with reliable hands. Smooth moving about the field, uses his frame to shield away defenders and extends to make receptions away from his frame. Fights with his hands to separate from opponents, nicely adjusts to errant throws and makes receptions in stride. Consistently catches the ball away from his frame and looks passes in. Gives effort blocking even if he's not directly involved in the play.

Negative: Shows minimal speed. Not a sharp route runner and lazily gets into breaks.
Analysis: Hill looked like a dominant receiver prospect after his redshirt sophomore year but has never been the same since his knee injury of 2013. He offers size, reliable hands and if he gets back to prior playing form, the ability to line up as a fourth receiver

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There's a new Hill on the block Jul 27, 2015 19:52:24 GMT -5 thebigragu and The Tax Returns Are in Kenya like this

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Post by Hollywood Nosebleed on Jul 27, 2015 19:52:24 GMT -5

Decent signing. He was considered one of the top prospects before he tore his ACL. He he had a mediocre year when he returned, but also suffered a concussion last year so he wasn't a 100%. Plus Cayleb Jones became the #1 at UA and stole a lot of targets.

Before the ACL tear vs Nevada 2012

After the ACL tear vs USTA 2014. You can see he lost some explosiveness, but it takes 2 years for most people to recover.

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There's a new Hill on the block Jul 27, 2015 20:10:01 GMT -5

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Jul 27, 2015 20:04:06 GMT -5 Lithfan said:

He apparently failed his physical with Seattle a few months ago although I guess if he is not healthy he wont stick. Low risk signing.

The Raiders also signed him and waived him. It sounds like his knee is a mess.

May 12 and released on Wednesday, the team announced. Knee injuries issues have sapped Hill’s effectiveness and the undrafted free agent didn’t stick around Alameda long.

The Raiders re-signed undrafted receiver Milton Williams III, who was waived for Hill earlier this month.

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There's a new Hill on the block Jul 28, 2015 9:44:09 GMT -5 The Tax Returns Are in Kenya likes this

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Post by rexneffect on Jul 28, 2015 9:44:09 GMT -5

Maybe sling the guy onto the practice squad for a year and see if he gets better. He sure doesn't look like a guy seriously considered to make the roster. Maybe we just need lots of targets for training camp to get plenty of reps to all the QBs.

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