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K.J. Hill

WR

K.J. Hill came into the league as a 7th-round selection (220th overall) in 2020, drafted out of Ohio State. His most recent season came in 2021 with LAC, capping a 2-season NFL career. Hands is his calling card, grading in the 81st percentile among his peers. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 10 catches for 103 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 195#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 7, 220th overall (2020)

Seasons

2020–2021

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
46

44th percentile among WRs · limited sample

6 games · 3 targets

Role×0.14-1.01
Hands×0.1-0.01
Volume×0.12-0.87
Total EPA×0.22-0.41
EPA/target×0.3+0.29
Yards/target×0.12+0.25

2021 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed10▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst8▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size39▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands81▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat36▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability49▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share14▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share10▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency71▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume18▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021LAC466330
2020LAC36.412773

Career profile

K.J. Hill has appeared in 18 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with LAC.

As a receiver he has caught 10 passes for 103 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2020 with LAC: 73 yards and 0 touchdowns in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1WAS3 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD48.4
Week 2DAL—42.9
Week 3KC—42
Week 4LV—41.9
Week 5CLE—42.8
Week 6BAL—42.4

K.J. Hill — common questions

What position does K.J. Hill play?
K.J. Hill is listed as a WR.
Which teams has K.J. Hill played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), K.J. Hill has played for LAC (2020–2021).
Where did K.J. Hill go to college?
K.J. Hill played college football at Ohio State.
When was K.J. Hill drafted?
K.J. Hill was selected in round 7, 220th overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has K.J. Hill scored?
K.J. Hill has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is K.J. Hill's ScoutIndex Rating?
K.J. Hill rated 46.0 for 2021, the 44th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 7, 2020

Also from Ohio State