AFJF Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 With just a couple of days remaining before the Jets officially kick off their 2015 training camp, Gang Green has brought in an additional wide receiver to compete for a roster spot. The team has signed undrafted rookie free agent wide receiver Austin Hill, who played three seasons at Arizona where he produced 2310 yards on 151 catches to go along with 17 touchdowns. At 6' 3'', 212 lbs, Hill has good size, but has reportedly failed to regain the speed he lost after suffering an ACL injury that forced him to miss the 2013 season. Should Hill recover fully at any point, he could be an intriguing prospect as he lit up the Pac-12 prior to the injury when he hauled in 81 balls 1,364 yars and 11 touchdowns in 2012. Here is a snapshot of NFL.com's pre-draft scouting report as he joins the Jets, becoming the 13th wide receiver on the current roster: STRENGTHS Big and physical. Plays to his size. Runs with attitude after the catch and can take weaker cornerbacks for a ride. Puts defenders on his hip and uses his body to shield them. Good chance lateral quickness improves as he continues to trust his recovery from injury. Dedicated weight-room worker. Possesses strong hands and catching the ball comes easily for him. Effective blocker who can help spring big runs. His 2012 film shows very effective play from the slot. WEAKNESSES Suffered ACL injury that knocked him out for all of 2013. Is noticeably slower since his injury. Still hasn't recovered to his pre-injury form. Personnel men question his vertical speed. Has to gear down to get into his breaks and is inconsistent at getting separation at the top of his route. Lacks suddenness and can be robotic as a route-runner. DRAFT PROJECTION Round 7 or priority free agent NFL COMPARISON Austin Pettis BOTTOM LINE Based on the tape, it's hard to imagine Hill will be able to run a time that will make scouts happy. However, he's a tough blocker and a reliable, big target who can block in the running game. Hill's medicals will be scrutinized, but if healthy, he could use his big frame to muscle smaller slot corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 for the love of God with this guys. "Rudy was a just a movie!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljr Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Patriots.com are big fans http://www.patriots.com/video/2015/01/01/2015-draft-prospects-austin-hill-wr-arizona Seems to have above average hands & body control as the ball is coming down to him. Does not seem to have very good quickness type speed even before injury. Most likely just a training camp body. He def got his bell rung on one of those plays ... Surprising no unnecessary roughness penalty was called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
win4ever Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 It's an interesting signing, he was a pretty good prospect before the injury, but his speed isn't great, even for his size, and I don't think he's fluid enough with his breaks and route running to make up the difference. But good to have at camp, as we can see if he's a diamond in the rough. If he regains his speed, then it could actually be a really nice signing. I think his best case scenario right now is practice squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Sounds like Patrick Turner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 He would be good in camp to simulate Decker/Marshall redzone WRs, for our second practice field. Maybe makes the PS or gets an IR stash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 This could be a good pick up. I thought Austin Hill was drafted. Dude was ballin at Arizona before that injury. If he's fully recovered he could be quality depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetster Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Strange how we get the Marshall tweet & the Jets start bringing in WRs? Not a good sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keysersoze Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 SIGNED THIS BEAST!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 As long as its not Stephen Hill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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