Eugene Hilton Jr. continues collegiate development with Wisconsin Badgers football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 1:35 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Eugene Hilton Jr. enters his sophomore season looking to build on his freshman campaign. The son of former Indianapolis Colts receiver T.Y. Hilton, the younger Hilton plays under his legal name rather than a derivative of his father's professional nickname. After arriving as a four-star recruit in the Class of 2025, Hilton Jr. appeared in all 12 games for the Badgers during his first year. He recorded eight receptions for 91 yards, including a season-long 42-yard catch against Oregon. Following a freshman year of transition, his immediate focus for 2026 involves securing a starting role within the Wisconsin offense. He aims to establish his own professional path after his father concluded a ten-season NFL career with 638 catches and 53 touchdowns.
- •Eugene Hilton Jr. played in 12 games as a freshman at Wisconsin.
- •He recorded eight catches for 91 total yards during his debut season.
- •The 6-foot-2 receiver arrived in Madison as a four-star recruit.
- •His primary objective for 2026 is establishing a starting role at wide receiver.
- 1:35 AMYahoo Sports — Why T.Y. Hilton’s Son Plays At Wisconsin As Eugene Hilton Jr.
"Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Eugene Hilton Jr. has an NFL father. But for anyone who isn’t a die-hard Indianapolis Colts fan, it may not occur immediately. He’s a junior, so his dad has the same name, right? Well, sort of. Eugene Hilton Jr.’s dad is former Colts receiver T.Y. Hilton. Yeah, TY’s real name was […] The post Why T.Y. Hilton’s Son Plays At Wisconsin As Eugene Hilton Jr. appeared first on HEAVY.
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