Anthony Hill | North Carolina State, TE : 2009 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile

Draft Scout Snapshot: DS Rating on 8/24/08: #9 TE, #138/750 Overall, Projected Rnd: 5
2007: Suffered a torn ACL in July and underwent surgery before preseason camp began ... Had been named to the preseason watch list for the Mackey Award, given to the nation's top tight end ... Missed 2008 spring workouts, but hopes to be ready for fall camp...2006: 12 GP; 12 GS; Rec: 45-478-10.6-0; A second-team 2006 All-ACC performer, he was the Wolfpack's leading receiver with 45 catches - 15 more than any other NC State player ... Ranked fifth in the ACC with 3.75 receptions per game ... Most experienced player on offense, he has seen action in 1,038 snaps for his career ... 2005: 12 GP; 11 GS; Rec: 15-140-9.3-1; An integral part of the Wolfpack's offense, he is a powerful blocker as well as a talented receiver � Started 11 of 12 games � Scored his first career touchdown in the win at ninth-ranked Florida State, that ended up being the game winner� Named the Wolfpack's most dependable tight end following 2006 spring drills...2004: 4 GP; 0 GS; Rec: 1-(-4)-(-4)-0; Saw action in four contests, including a season-high of 12 snaps in the win over East Carolina in the season finale ... Did not have a catch for the season ... Co-recipient of the Most Improved tight end award following 2005 spring drills ... Named the King of the Boards for the offense as well.

Post-Draft Outlook: A closer look at the Texans' picks: 4/122 -- Anthony Hill, TE, 6-5, 262, North Carolina State...The local product is a block-first tight end. He also has the potential to be a receiving threat. He comes in as a sort of replacement for departed TE Mark Bruener, who was primarily a blocker. Hill will most likely play in two-tight end sets, and could see time very early. - by The Sports Xchange