T. Y. Hilton

Eugene Marquis "T. Y." Hilton (born November 14, 1989) is an American football wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at FIU, and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. After having 861 receiving yards his rookie season, Hilton took over the number one receiver role on the team from veteran Reggie Wayne. Due to chemistry with his fellow 2012 draftee Andrew Luck, Hilton caught over 1,000 yards in four straight seasons, including leading the league in the category in 2016. Hilton has made four Pro Bowls over his career. Hilton was born to Tyrone and Cora Hilton. He attended Miami Springs High School and was a two-sport star in basketball and football for the Golden Hawks. He was selected by the Miami Herald as a First Team All-Dade selection in football in his senior year, while also selected as a First Team All-Dade in basketball both his junior and senior years. He averaged 18.7 yards per catch as a senior, with 785 receiving yards accumulated in the season to go with 16 touchdowns. In addition, he played on special teams and was successful as a kick returner, returning four kicks for touchdowns in 10 games.