Indianapolis Colts WR T.Y. Hilton had to adjust to a new quarterback last season, and he’ll have to do so again in 2021. Below, we look at T.Y. Hilton‘s 2021 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.
Hilton has had three different starting quarterbacks to deal with across the past three seasons in Jacoby Brissett, Andrew Luck and Philip Rivers. This season, he’ll have to adjust to new QB Carson Wentz.
Despite the changes, Hilton was still very productive in 2020, his ninth full season in the NFL. He averaged 13.6 yards per reception, and his 93 targets were his most since 2018. In fact, he found the end zone five times, and he has scored at least four touchdowns in each of his nine seasons as a pro.
The former Florida International University standout has been a consummate pro despite all of the change, just showing up to work every day and making the proper adjustments.
Last season he didn’t have a normal offseason program to get on the same page with Rivers, but he still did well. He’ll have plenty of time to grow accustomed to Wentz and develop a nice rapport in 2021.
Hilton’s ADP: 152.32
(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com)
Hilton’s ADP is an all-time low as he is well behind teammate WR Michael Pittman Jr. (average pick – 125.31), and in the same neighborhood as WR Parris Campbell (179.77). Is that warranted, however?
Yeah, Hilton is now over the hill in terms of football age, as he’ll turn 32 in November, but that doesn’t seem to dissuade folks from drafting WR Julio Jones of the Tennessee Titans.
Hilton was banged up in 2019, limited to 10 games after dealing with a rash of injuries, but he bounced back nicely in 2020.
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Hilton’s 2020 stats
Receiving: 56 receptions (93 targets) for 762 yards
Touchdowns: 5 receiving
Fumbles: 0
Where should you take Hilton in your fantasy football draft?
While I like Pittman Jr. quite a bit, I am still not willing to downgrade Hilton all the way to fantasy reserve status just yet.
If you’re picking him in the neighborhood of Rounds 12-13 in leagues of 12 or more teams, that’s exactly what you’re doing. I think the former Golden Panther has quite a bit left in the tank, too, and I’ll be excited to see how he jells with Wentz.
Hilton was targeted 93 times in 15 games in 2020, including at least five times in each of his final seven regular-season games. He also found the end zone five times in the final six games.
Yes, Hilton managed just one 100-yard game, and that’s bad for fantasy managers, especially those who receive bonuses for hitting triple-digit yardage. But he is still a decent WR4 or flex fantasy option, especially in PPR leagues.
If I were getting into Round 10 or so, and it was choosing between Hilton, whom I have seen compete for many years and be very productive, or selecting a rookie or second-year player with upside, I always like the tried-and-true guy.
Hilton isn’t a single-number round guy at this juncture of his career, but don’t put him out to pasture yet, either. I just don’t trust Campbell to push Hilton to third-receiver status.
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