NFL is in full swing with training camps getting going. For the Texas Longhorns there a list of former players in the mix for various position battles across the league.
Minnestoa: Holton Hill and Kris Boyd
According to Arif Hassan of the Athletic, Hill is in line to be one of the starters at cornerback. Hill was signed by Minnesota after going undrafted in the 2018 NFL Draft. Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer doesn’t like to start rookies and would go with a three-year veteran in Hill. Per Hassan, teammate Kris Boyd is also in the mix to play at the nickel corner spot.
Here’s how that group looked on Friday afternoon with Gladney, a 2020 first-rounder, not practicing:
Mike Hughes and Holton Hill were on the outside to start, with Hughes moving into the slot in nickel situations. Kris Boyd and Cameron Dantzler both took reps at other outside spot opposite Hill.
Hill had a nice afternoon as he picked off a pass for Bisi Johnson on the first rep of 1-on-1 drills. He later had a pass breakup while covering Tajaè Sharpe and was noticeable in run support. – Eric Smith of Vikings.com