Hill’s quick growth helped along by friendship with XR
EAGAN, Minn. — When Holton Hill arrived in Minnesota, he was instantly a source of intrigue because of his size and playmaking ability at Texas. The question for the undrafted free agent signing was how well he could acclimate to the NFL after being suspended as a Longhorn and passed over in the draft because of off-field concerns.As we enter Week 17, Hill is now one of the reasons that the Vikings have survived injuries to Xavier Rhodes, Trae Waynes and a season-ending ACL tear for Mike Hughes and remained one of the league’s best passing defenses. He has played a total of 311 snaps and allowed just 12 catches on 26 throws in his direction. Opposing QBs have a 57.9 rating throwing his way this year, according to Pro Football Focus stats.
The 21-year-old credits a close relationship with Pro Bowl corner Xavier Rhodes for his quick adaptation to the NFL. In training camp, Rhodes worked with Hill during and after practice on a daily basis.
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Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
He's only going to get better. He's the perfect CB for today's NFL.
Sweet that 2018 draft and post draft FA provided two excellent young CB's in Hill and Hughes! Future looks bright for our secondary.
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