Zach Hilton is an NFL TE. He last played in 2006 with NYJ, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. Few match his size, which grades in the 100th percentile.
Size
6'8", 268#
College
North Carolina
Draft
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Seasons
2003–2006
2005 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology81th percentile among TEs · limited sample
12 games · 0 targets
2005 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed37▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst52▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.
Agility32▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).
Size100▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands50▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat50▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Shareno data▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Shareno data▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume50▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NO | 59.2 | 12 | 35 | 396 | 1 |
Career profile
Across 1 NFL season on file, Zach Hilton has played in 12 regular-season games, all with NO.
As a receiver he has caught 35 passes for 396 yards and 1 touchdown.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game83 on 7 catches vs DET, 2005 Week 16
2005 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 15 3.0/g | 171 34/g | 0 |
| Away | 7 | 20 2.9/g | 225 32/g | 1 |
| In division | 6 | 16 2.7/g | 193 32/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 6 | 19 3.2/g | 203 34/g | 1 |
| In wins | 2 | 4 2.0/g | 36 18/g | 1 |
| In losses | 10 | 31 3.1/g | 360 36/g | 0 |
| On grass | 7 | 20 2.9/g | 221 32/g | 0 |
| On turf | 5 | 15 3.0/g | 175 35/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 4 | 12 3.0/g | 142 36/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 8 | 23 2.9/g | 254 32/g | 1 |
2005 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | CAR | 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD | 35.6 |
| Week 3 | MIN | — | 35.7 |
| Week 5 | GB | 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD | 35.3 |
| Week 6 | ATL | 1 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD | 45.6 |
| Week 9 | CHI | 2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD | 47.1 |
| Week 11 | NE | 6 rec, 72 yds, 0 TD | 72.4 |
| Week 12 | NYJ | 3 rec, 33 yds, 1 TD | 58.1 |
| Week 13 | TB | 4 rec, 50 yds, 0 TD | 84.7 |
| Week 14 | ATL | 4 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD | 47.9 |
| Week 15 | CAR | 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 42.5 |
| Week 16 | DET | 7 rec, 83 yds, 0 TD | 74.1 |
| Week 17 | TB | 5 rec, 74 yds, 0 TD | 70.7 |
Zach Hilton — common questions
- What position does Zach Hilton play?
- Zach Hilton is listed as a TE.
- Which teams has Zach Hilton played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Zach Hilton has played for NO (2005).
- Where did Zach Hilton go to college?
- Zach Hilton played college football at North Carolina.
- How many touchdowns has Zach Hilton scored?
- Zach Hilton has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
- What is Zach Hilton's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Zach Hilton rated 59.2 for 2005, the 81st percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Aaron BrooksQB · 2005
- Donte' StallworthWR · 2005
- Todd BoumanQB · 2005
- Antowain SmithRB · 2005
- Joe HornWR · 2005
- Aaron SteckerRB · 2005
- Az-Zahir HakimWR · 2005
- Deuce McAllisterRB · 2005
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