KJ Hill Jr. - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Quietly accumulates catches Hill caught all three of his targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 20-16 win over Washington.

Impact Hill caught three passes despite playing just seven offensive snaps, ceding the majority of the backup wide receiver snaps to Josh Palmer and Jalen Guyton. The second-year wideout caught seven passes total in all of 2020 so while the low snap count indicates a likely regression in terms of targets, it's nice to see Hill make good with his limited opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Hill (undisclosed) returned to practice Tuesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Chargers had been extra cautious with a number of skill-position players this preseason, including Hill, but considering no information was released regarding the severity of the injury, it's safe to assume the second-year returner won't be hindered in the future. The surprising waive of Tyron Johnson leaves Hill as the team's No. 5 wide receiver on the depth chart, although he'll probably see more usage as the Chargers' punt returner.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Hill was sidelined at Wednesday's practice for an undisclosed reason, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hill is currently competing for a special teams and depth receiving role with the Chargers. While it is unclear what he is specifically dealing with, a quick return to camp would be beneficial for his chances.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Four catches in loss Hill caught four of seven targets for 18 yards and gained one yard on his lone carry in Sunday's 15-10 preseason loss to the 49ers.

Impact Hill got lots of run in this exhibition contest, but a combination of conservative quarterback play and tight defensive coverage resulted in minimal gains from his five touches. The speedy wideout ran back one kick and one punt return, a role he is likely to serve again this season for the Chargers. Next up are the Seahawks on Saturday for Week 3 of the preseason.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inconsequential rookie year Hill finished his rookie season with seven receptions on 11 targets for 73 yards across 15 games.

Impact Hill also fielded a handful of special-teams returns throughout the season, accumulating 90 total return yards, but it was hardly a banner year for the 2020 seventh-round pick. The 23-year-old did see the fifth-most snaps of any Chargers wide receiver, but Hill was grossly outpaced by Jalen Guyton, who beat him out for the No. 3 role to start the season, and later by undrafted free agent Tyron Johnson, who became a more prominent factor toward the end of the campaign. Considering the lack of significant draft capital invested in Hill, the prospects of the Ohio State product emerging as a quality fantasy candidate appear bleak entering the offseason.

JANUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Herbert locates K.J. Hill all alone for 25-yard third-down pickup Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert locates wide receiver K.J. Hill all alone for 25-yard third-down pickup.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • NFL.COM

Secures lone target Hill caught his only target for seven yards during Sunday's 45-0 loss to the Patriots.

Impact Hill's nine offensive snaps during Sunday's contest were the most significant playing time he's seen since Week 5, but it was still just a minor offensive role. The 23-year-old has three catches for 30 yards in 11 games this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Practices fully Wednesday Hill (hip) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Hill missed this past Sunday's win over the Jaguars due to this hip injury, but it appears the rookie has shaken off the issue and will be available for this Sunday's divisional tilt against Denver. He's still looking to establish chemistry with quarterback Justin Herbert, as Hill's six targets over four games with the fellow rookie have translated into just two receptions for 23 yards and no touchdowns.

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to suit up for Week 7 Hill (hip) is listed as inactive heading into Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars.

Impact The seventh-round rookie seemingly suffered the injury during the practice week, as he was a non-participant Thursday after logging a full session Wednesday. Hill was unable to recover in time for Sunday's tilt with Jacksonville, meaning that Tyron Johnson will be promoted to the No. 4 slot in Los Angeles' receiving corps. Hill's absence also means that Joe Reed may be in the mix for snaps at kick returner.

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Hill (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Hill appears to have picked up this injury in practice, as he went from being a full participant Wednesday to failing to practice Thursday. He had one catch on two targets in Los Angeles' last game before a Week 6 bye.

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up on injury report Hill was a non-participant during Thursday's practice due to a hip injury.

Impact It's unclear how Hill suffered the injury, as he was a full participant during Wednesday's session coming out of the bye week. Last time out, the rookie out of Ohio State saw 35 offensive snaps in Week 5, hauling in one of two targets for eight yards in a loss to New Orleans. If Hill was to miss Week 7, Desmond King could take over as the team's kick return man, with Jalen Guyton and Jason Moore seeing a slight uptick in offensive snaps.

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Draws two targets in loss Hill turned two targets into an eight-yard reception Monday in the Chargers' 30-27 overtime loss to the Saints.

Impact Hill played 49 percent of the Chargers' offensive snaps in the loss, matching his season-high total from Week 3, when he was targeted four times in a loss to the Panthers. The rookie has otherwise gone without a look in the Chargers' other three games this season, which has thus far made it difficult to rely on him for fantasy purposes.

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

To redefine Ohio State football’s slot position, Garrett Wilson is looking to K.J. HIll’s example Wilson brings a new skill set to the inside receiver position, but must also use the same principles that made Hill the Buckeyes' all-time r...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • CLEVELAND.COM

Records first career reception Hill caught one pass four 15 yards in Sunday's 21-16 loss to the Panthers. He saw four targets.

Impact All four of Hill's targets came after Mike Williams was forced to leave Sunday's game due to a hamstring injury, but it was pretty clear the rookie was hardly more than a last-ditch read on any given play. Even if Williams were to miss next week's game, it's likely Keenan Allen, Hunter Henry and Austin Ekeler would see an even more dramatic target share.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not much of offensive factor Hill played six snaps in the 23-20 overtime loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

Impact Much like last week, Hill simply wasn't a featured part of the offense, registering just six offensive snaps in a game that was close throughout. A number of injuries to guys ahead of Hill on the depth chart would need to occur before he becomes fantasy relevant.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 12 snaps Sunday Hill played 12 snaps in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Bengals.

Impact Hill failed to record a target in the win, operating as the No. 4 wideout behind Jaylen Guyton. It's good to see Hill out-snap rookie Joe Reed, but a bevy of injuries would need to occur for the seventh-round pick to have any sort of fantasy utility this season.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Spot on roster secure Hill earned a spot on the team's 53-man roster following Saturday's cutdown.

Impact It's not a particularly controversial decision, particularly after the injury to Mike Williams (shoulder) which could keep him out for Week 1. While Hill doesn't possess the necessary speed to be a typical No. 3 wide receiver in the Chargers offense, he's a simply better all-around player than Jalen Guyton and could be valuable fantasy pick up should injuries to Williams or Keenan Allen create a spot for him in the starting lineup.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers WR Keenan Allen says K.J. Hill has 'been amazing' in training camp There are all sorts of news on former Ohio State players making their mark on NFL training camps across the league, and the latest is former...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

K.J. Hill: I'm taking being the 34th wide receiver drafted as fuel - ProFootballTalk Wide receiver K.J. Hill left Ohio State with a school-record 201 career receptions, but that didn’t help him get picked in the early rounds...

MAY 24, 2020 • NBC.COM

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