Jaguars eye LSU's Chris Hilton Jr. as potential draft target

The big-play wide receiver has met with all 32 NFL teams ahead of the 2026 draft.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 10:39am

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The Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly interested in LSU wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. as a potential draft prospect. Hilton, who competed in all four college football All-Star games following the 2025 season, has met with all 32 NFL teams and is seen as a big-play threat despite limited overall production during his five seasons at LSU.

Why it matters

The Jaguars have a solid receiving corps led by Jakobi Meyers, Parker Washington, and Brian Thomas Jr., but they are still looking to add depth and playmaking ability at the position. Hilton's speed and big-play potential could make him an intriguing option for the Jaguars in the upcoming draft.

The details

Hilton totaled 60 targets, 589 receiving yards, and 5 touchdowns over his three-year career at LSU. He has often been targeted downfield due to his speed, and NFL.com's Lance Zierlein noted that Hilton has the "build-up speed to take the top off defenses." However, Zierlein also pointed out Hilton's "troubling lack of production" and said he needs to make "basic route corrections" to improve his ability to get open on underneath throws.

  • Hilton competed in all four college football All-Star games following the 2025 season.
  • Hilton told SI's Justin Melo that he met with all 32 NFL teams ahead of the 2026 draft.

The players

Chris Hilton Jr.

A wide receiver prospect from LSU who is drawing interest from the Jacksonville Jaguars ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Jakobi Meyers

A wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Parker Washington

A wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Brian Thomas Jr.

A wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Travis Hunter

A wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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What they’re saying

“You're going to get a true pro. I have the work ethic needed to succeed at the next level. I'm going to be where I'm supposed to be, and I'm going to do what I'm supposed to do. I'm ready to work. I can't wait for my opportunity.”

— Chris Hilton Jr.

“Hilton has build-up speed to take the top off defenses, averaging 19 yards per catch during his career. He had a troubling lack of production, though, making just 41 catches in five seasons. There are basic route corrections he can make to better open underneath throws. He has adequate ball skills downfield but comes up empty when contested.”

— Lance Zierlein, NFL.com

What’s next

The Jaguars will continue to evaluate Hilton and other wide receiver prospects ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, which is scheduled for April.

The takeaway

The Jaguars are looking to add depth and playmaking ability to their receiving corps, and Chris Hilton Jr. could be an intriguing option given his speed and big-play potential, despite his limited overall production at LSU. The team's interest in Hilton suggests they see him as a player who could contribute at the NFL level.