The Pittsburgh Steelers have multiple players working on the final year of their respective contracts. One of those players is cornerback Mike Hilton. Through three games, Hilton is making a strong case to be the best defensive back on the Steelers roster.
After the game, head coach Mike Tomlin spoke to the media after the team’s 28-21 win over the Houston Texans and when asked about Hilton offered up his assessment in the most Tomlin way possible, referring to him as a “tough little football player.”
Hilton might be somewhat diminutive in the size but to use the old cliche’, he plays much bigger. It doesn’t matter what the Steelers ask of him, he comes through. Against the Texans, Hilton led the team with seven tackles, has an interception and a tackle for loss.
If Hilton keeps up this pace, he’s going to price himself way out of what the Steelers can afford.
