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Stephen Hill | Wide Receiver

Team: New York Jets
Age / DOB:  (22) / 4/25/1991
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 215
College: Georgia Tech
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Stephen Hill has sat out the Jets' first two OTA sessions with swelling in his surgically-repaired right knee.
Hill declared himself "100 percent" earlier this month, but that's not the case. Recovering from an operation to repair his LCL, Hill needs as many offseason reps as possible after being utterly lost for the majority of his rookie campaign. He's not off to a good start. May 22 - 6:59 PM
Source: ESPN New York

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Stephen Hill - WR - Jets

Jets WR Stephen Hill admits he didn't "understand the whole football concept" as a rookie.

That could be a problem. Hill also admits he was bothered by the intense media scrutiny. "We’re always on ESPN for something, and it was just a lot," Hill said. "It put pressure on learning, and then having to explain if I messed up, so that’s where most of the pressure was. ... It probably did throw me off during games, you’re just out there running." Hill has been put on notice by coach Rex Ryan, but WRs coach Sanjay Lal believes he could have a big year: "He can be whoever he wants to be." A large part of Hill's progress will depend on who's under center.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
May 6 - 8:19 AM
Stephen Hill - WR - Jets

Stephen Hill says his surgically-repaired knee is at 100 percent.

Hill underwent surgery to repair his LCL in December. It sounds like it was some kind of scope or minor repair. Full participation in the offseason program will be big for Hill, who looked overwhelmed on his way to a meager 21 catches in 11 games last year. We'd feel better about his raw talent shining through this season if the Jets' quarterback situation wasn't such a mess.
Source: Brian Costello on Twitter
May 2 - 12:23 PM
Stephen Hill - WR - Jets

Coach Rex Ryan expects Stephen Hill to improve by "leaps and bounds" in 2013.

"His ceiling is really high," Ryan said. "Many receivers coming into this league as rookies, a lot of inconsistency. Some weeks he was outstanding, other weeks not so much, but I expect him to improve by leaps and bounds going into year two." Hill was a non-factor after his five-catch, 89-yard, two-score Week 1. He finished the season with just 21 grabs for 252 yards and three touchdowns.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Feb 21 - 8:42 PM
Stephen Hill - WR - Jets

Jets WR Stephen Hill (knee, injured reserve) will undergo surgery.

Hill's sprained LCL was evidently a good deal more serious than Robert Griffin III's. Although knee surgeries are never good news for a football player, Hill's operation should be relatively minor. He has a good shot at being a full participant in the Jets' offseason program. That's good news for a raw rookie who needs all the practice time he can get.
Source: Conor Orr on Twitter
Fri, Dec 21, 2012 04:45:00 PM
Stephen Hill - WR - Jets

Jets placed WR Stephen Hill on injured reserve with a strained LCL, ending his season.

CB Donnie Fletcher was promoted from the practice squad in a corresponding roster move. A sprained LCL is not a serious injury, but with the Jets now officially out of the playoff race, there was no reason to rush Hill back for the final two weeks of the season. The Jets' second-round pick, Hill was billed as a strong blocker but extremely raw receiver coming out of run-first Georgia Tech. That proved abundantly true, as Hill could manage just 16 catches for 163 yards after posting a fluky 5/89/2 line in Week 1. Hill remains a high-upside talent, but he's much less further along than similar prospect Torrey Smith was by the end of his rookie year.
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 06:00:00 PM
Stephen Hill - WR - Jets

Stephen Hill (knee) did not practice Wednesday.

Hill's sprained knee has him questionable for Sunday's meaningless game with the Chargers. If he can't go, Braylon Edwards would once again run opposite Jeremy Kerley.
Related: Braylon Edwards
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 12:07:00 PM
Stephen Hill - WR - Jets

Stephen Hill (knee) is listed as doubtful for Monday night's Week 15 game against the Titans.

Hill is dealing with a strained LCL and isn't expected to return this week. The Jets will continue to evaluate him on a day-to-day basis going forward. WR Clyde Gates (concussion) returned to practice on a limited basis Saturday and could be forced into an expanded role if Hill is ruled out. Braylon Edwards (hamstring) is expected to play despite being listed as questionable.
Sat, Dec 15, 2012 08:35:00 PM
Stephen Hill - WR - Jets

Stephen Hill (knee) said it's not in the plan for him to play in Week 15 on Monday night against the Titans.

Hill missed practice on Thursday and is dealing with a strained LCL in his right knee. The rookie said that the possibility of him playing this season will depend on his pain tolerance. The Jets are unlikely to rush him back, so we'd consider Hill doubtful for the rest of the season.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Fri, Dec 14, 2012 02:20:00 AM
Stephen Hill - WR - Jets

Stephen Hill (knee) will not practice Thursday.

Hill is dealing with a strained LCL, the same injury Robert Griffin III has. But unlike RG3, Hill is not participating in his team's first practice of the week. He says the ligament is still "loose." Consider him doubtful not only for Monday's game against the Titans, but also for the final three games.
Source: ESPN New York
Thu, Dec 13, 2012 11:53:00 AM
Stephen Hill - WR - Jets

Jets rookie WR Stephen Hill has been diagnosed with a strained right LCL, and will be "evaluated later in week."

It's the same injury Robert Griffin III has. Unlike RGIII, however, Hill is unlikely to be rushed back. For now, he should be considered doubtful for Week 15. Hill has just 56 receiving yards across his past five games.
Source: Rich Cimini on Twitter
Mon, Dec 10, 2012 03:20:00 PM
Stephen Hill - WR - Jets

Jets rookie WR Stephen Hill will undergo an MRI on his right knee Monday.

Our game charter described the injury as it occurred as "potentially serious," and noted that Hill appeared to be in significant pain afterwards. If Hill's rookie year is over, he will finish with 21 catches for 252 yards and three TDs.
Source: Rich Cimini on Twitter
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 06:17:00 PM
Stephen Hill - WR - Jets

Stephen Hill left Sunday's game against the Jaguars with a potentially serious right knee injury.

Hill was targeted on a second-quarter, third-down throw down the left side, but he slipped on the damp field surface. He immediately slapped his hand on the turf, grabbed his right knee, and was writhing in pain on the ground. The rookie didn't have a catch yet on the day. Hill has 21 catches for 252 yards and three scores on the season.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 01:39:00 PM
Stephen Hill - WR - Jets

Stephen Hill (questionable, knee) practiced on a limited basis Friday, but left the locker room with a "noticeable limp."

Hill looks to be a full-blown game time decision for Week 14 against the Jaguars. Hopefully, owners in the fantasy playoffs were never counting on him.
Source: New York Daily News
Fri, Dec 7, 2012 02:13:00 PM
Stephen Hill - WR - Jets

Stephen Hill (knee) will be limited in Thursday's practice.

Hill is now on track to suit up against the Jags, but the second-round rookie is well off the fantasy radar. He's totaled seven catches for 56 yards with no touchdowns over the last four games.
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Thu, Dec 6, 2012 11:05:00 AM

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PosRoleName
QB1Mark Sanchez
2Geno Smith
3Greg McElroy
4Matt Simms
RB1Chris Ivory
2Mike Goodson
3Bilal Powell
4Joe McKnight
5John Griffin
GLB1Chris Ivory
2Mike Goodson
3RB1Mike Goodson
2Bilal Powell
FB1Tommy Bohanon
2Lex Hilliard
WR11Santonio Holmes
2Jeremy Kerley
3Jordan White
4Vidal Hazelton
5Marcus Davis
WR21Stephen Hill
2Clyde Gates
3Titus Ryan
4Joe Collins
5Ryan Spadola
WR31Jeremy Kerley
TE1Jeff Cumberland
2Hayden Smith
3Konrad Reuland
4Mike Shanahan
5Chris Pantale
K1Nick Folk