K.J. Hill, the Ohio St. WR, sits at No. 154 on the consensus board across 3 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 1% elite, 6% starter.
Character
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Words like "dependable," "reliable," and "consistent" work well to describe Ohio State's all-time catch leader.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He's a slot worker who is most effective in space, where his route savvy and sticky hands can make their mark.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a slot-YAC.
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“…Words like "dependable," "reliable," and "consistent" work well to describe Ohio State's all-time catch leader. He's a slot worker who is most effective in space, where his route savvy and sticky hands can make their mark. He's not sudden or special with the ball in his hands underneath and won't stretch defenses vertically, so the routes may need to go from good to great for him to become more than a solid backup.…”
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