.jpg) Hilton with the LSU Tigers in 2023 | |
| No. 10 – Washington Commanders | |
|---|---|
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (2002-10-11) October 11, 2002 Zachary, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 188 lb (85 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Zachary (Zachary, Louisiana) |
| College | LSU (2021–2025) |
| NFL draft | 2026: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Christopher Hilton Jr. (born October 11, 2002) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). Hilton played college football for the LSU Tigers and signed with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2026.
Early life
Hilton Jr. attended Zachary High School in Zachary, Louisiana.[1][2] He was rated as a four-star recruit and the 65th overall player in the class of 2021 by 247Sports, and committed to play college football for the LSU Tigers over offers from other schools such as Alabama, Georgia, and Texas A&M.[3]
College career
As a freshman in 2021, Hilton Jr. brought in two passes for 81 yards and a touchdown.[4] During the 2022 season, he played in just four games due to injury, where he racked up seven receptions for 109 yards.[5] In the 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl, Hilton Jr. tallied three receptions for 56 yards and a touchdown in a win over Wisconsin.[6] He finished the 2023 season with 12 receptions for 225 yards and two touchdowns.[7] Hilton Jr. entered the 2024 season primed to be a starter at receiver for the Tigers.[8] In the 2024 regular season finale, he hauled in two passes for 85 yards and two touchdowns in a victory over Oklahoma.[9] In the 2024 Texas Bowl, Hilton Jr. brought in four passes for 113 yards and a touchdown in a victory against Baylor.[10] He finished the 2024 season with nine catches for 243 yards and three touchdowns in just six games due to injuries.[11] In his final season at LSU in 2025, Hilton Jr. totaled ten receptions for 122 yards.[12] He was the first player to compete at four different all-star games, participating in the Hula Bowl, American Bowl, East-West Shrine, and the Senior Bowl.[13]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 188 lb (85 kg) | 32 in (0.81 m) | 9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) | 6 ft 7+5⁄8 in (2.02 m) | 4.41 s | 1.57 s | 2.61 s | 4.35 s | 7.03 s | 38.5 in (0.98 m) | 10 ft 2 in (3.10 m) | |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[14][15] | ||||||||||||
Hilton signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent on May 7, 2026.[16]
Personal life
Hilton is dating professional basketball player and rapper Flau'jae Johnson.[17]
References
- "Chris Hilton Jr. - Washington Commanders Wide Receiver". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- "Chris Hilton Jr., LSU Tigers, WR - News, Stats, Bio". CBSSports.com. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- Sallee, Barrett (July 3, 2020). "LSU football recruiting: Tigers land WR Chris Hilton, No. 65 overall player in the Class of 2021". CBS Sports. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- Rosenblatt, Will (July 7, 2024). "Is LSU wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. flying under the radar?". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- Alexander, Wilson. "LSU receiver Chris Hilton expected to miss the rest of the season after shoulder surgery". NOLA.com. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- Thamel, Pete. "LSU WR Chris Hilton Jr. to miss third straight game". ESPN. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- Diaz, Cory (October 26, 2024). "LSU football receiver Chris Hilton will play vs Texas A&M". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- Darcey, Reed. "Inside Chris Hilton's patient, injury-riddled search for a key role in the LSU offense". NOLA.com. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- Riley, Koki. "Chris Hilton made big leaps for LSU and Garrett Nussmeier in win over Oklahoma". NOLA.com. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- Nagy, Zack. "Chris Hilton's Take: LSU Football's Wide Receiver Discusses Tigers at SEC Media Days". LSU Tigers On SI. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- Yoder, Alexis. "What Garrett Nussmeier said about Chris Hilton's continued emergence". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- "Chris Hilton Jr. 2025 Game Log". Sports Reference. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- Melo, Justin. "Chris Hilton Jr.'s Rare Competitiveness Is Turning Heads Before NFL Draft". NFL Draft On SI. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- "Chris Hilton Jr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- "Chris Hilton Jr. College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- "Commanders sign 9 UDFAs to roster". Commanders.com. May 7, 2026. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- Milligan, Rashad (December 31, 2024). "Talk of Flau'jae Johnson's relationship with LSU's Chris Hilton dominates Texas Bowl broadcast". NOLA.com. Retrieved April 6, 2026.