George Hill

Height:
5-11
Weight:
177
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Corona, Calif.
High School:
Corona

2007 (Senior): Reserve receiver played in all 12 games, collecting 13 grabs for 150 yards (11.5 avg.)...Also returned 11 kickoffs for 218 yards (19.8 avg.)...Tied a career high with three catches in dramatic loss vs. No. 10 Cal (Sept. 8), including a stirring 44-yard grab in the fourth quarter, setting up a late TD that pulled CSU to within one score in a 34-28 loss; with that reception, surpassed his career[apos]s highest single-game total (36 yards as a freshman), and compiled a new single-game personal best, 76 yards...Caught a pair of passes in emotional first win, at UNLV (Oct. 20)...Returned three kickoffs and caught a pass at New Mexico (Nov. 10)...In collegiate finale, vs. Wyoming (Nov. 23), pierced the red zone with a 23-yard reception that helped set up the game[apos]s first points. 2006 (Junior): Played in final 11 games after sitting out season opener vs. Weber State due to injury...Made two receptions for zero yards vs. San Diego State...Made two receptions for 4 yards vs. Utah...Made one catch for 7 yards vs. BYU...Made two catches for 8 yards vs. New Mexico...Made two catches for 19 yards vs. UNLV...Had one kickoff return for 32 yards and made one catch for 8 yards vs. Nevada...Made one catch for 6 yards vs. Colorado...Named to the preseason all-MWC second team by Athlon Sports. 2005 (Sophomore): Played as a reserve in the Poinsettia Bowl, returning six kickoffs against Navy...Finished the season with 12 receptions for 118 yards and one touchdown...Snagged one catch for 13 yards at UNLV...Made two catches and returned two kickoffs, one for 42 yards, at TCU...Had two catches for 9 yards and returned two kickoffs at New Mexico...Made one catch for 17 yards against Wyoming...Had three catches for 24 yards against BYU...Had one kick return for 20 yards and one rush for 4 yards against Utah...Had his first career receiving touchdown, a 23-yard catch and run, against Nevada...Returned 10 kickoffs for 208 yards, including a career-best 48-yard return vs. Minnesota...Hauled in one catch for 33 yards and returned two kicks for 46 yards at Colorado. 2004 (Freshman): Made three receptions, including a 31-yard catch and run against Montana State...Had one rush and one reception against Colorado. 2003: Redshirted. High School: A two-time all-conference performer at Corona (Calif.) High School...Named the league[apos]s most outstanding receiver as a senior and was named the conference[apos]s top defensive back...Twice named the team[apos]s most valuable player, as a junior and senior...Earned three varsity letters in football, one in basketball...Named to all-league teams as a junior and senior...Also named all-region as a senior...Led his team in receptions as a senior...Helped Corona to 12-3 record and a state playoff berth in 2002, when the school advanced to the second round of the playoffs...Rushed for 762 yards and 14 touchdowns...Gained 2,855 combined yards rushing over his sophomore and junior campaigns, with 28 touchdowns...Named to all-county team as a senior...Was his team[apos]s offensive MVP as a sophomore and junior...Also recruited by Oregon, Arizona State and Miami...Has a vertical jump measured at 41 inches...Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.4, and squat presses 275 pounds. Personal: Born Feb. 28, 1985, in Anaheim, Calif. ...Son of Joshly Hunter...Has one brother...Full name: George Vincent Hill...Majoring in speech communication.