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NFL

Hilton, T.Y.

Card: Sage Hit Low Series 2012 Collectors Edition
Acquired: 2012, Target Box Breaker

T.Y. Hilton played at little known Florida International University,  -but scored big for the Golden Panthers, rolling up an impressive college resume. In his Freshman year in 2008, Hilton had 1,013 yards on 41 receptions, a gaudy 24.7 YPC, and 7 TDs. He improved in both his Sophomore and Junior seasons for FIU, recording 57 and 59 receptions respectively. 2011 proved to be T.Y.’s banner season, as he made career highs in receptions, (72) yards, (1,038) and touchdowns (7, tied with his Freshman year).  In FIU’s upset over Louisville, Hilton set the school record for single game receiving yards, singeing the Cardinals for 201 yards. Hilton’s college career concluded with: 229 receptions, 3,531 yards, 15.4 ypc, and 24 touchdowns.  A dangerous return man, Hilton finished with 883 yards and 4 touchdowns on kick returns and was the Sun Belt Player of the Year in 2010. Considered undersized at 5-10, 183, the thought is that he might be in the mold of Percy Harvin, or used primarily as a return man at the next level. At his pro day, Hilton raised some eyebrows with an unofficial 40 of 4.34, shooting his stock up most boards.  The Indianapolis Colts traded back into the 3rd round to select the young speedster with the 93rd pick of the 2012 draft.

NFL

Hosley, Jayron

Card: Sage Hit Low Series 2012 Collectors Edition
Acquired: 2012, Target Box Breaker

A much needed improvement for SaGe Hit, after their disastrous looking 2011 set. What’s most impressive is the offering that they give inside the blaster boxes in including 2 autographs per box. Along with Hosely, that day I also acquired fellow 3rd rounder TY Hilton as well.

Jayron Hosley is an impressive, young, defensive back with a big play nose for the football, that played collegiality at Virginia Tech from 2009 to 2011.  In addition to his duties as a corner, he also returned 18 punts for 228 yards. 2010 was a banner year for Jayron, as had an impressive season lodging 39 tackles and 9 interceptions.  His 9 picks led the nation and earned him All-American Honors and the Walter Camp Award after the season.  A concussion and hamstring injury limited his 2011 Junior performance to 3 picks and 33 tackles. Hosley finished his collegiate career with 109 tackles, 3.5 tackles for losses, 1 sack, and 12 interceptions. Just a bit undersized at 5-10, and 171, Jayron makes up for it with explosive speed off the line and physical play both in run and pass support. He is considered one of the top cornerback prospects in the 2012 draft, but a failed drug test, and sent his stock plummeting. The Giants though nabbed Hosely at the bottom of round three.