Carl Hilton was drafted No. 179 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Houston. 36 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #179
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 36
The pick
How Carl Hilton came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Houston
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
36 regular-season games
- Games played
- 36
- Final season
- 19893 years after the draft
Around pick 179
Who came off the board on either side of Carl Hilton.
Georgia Tech
Michigan State
Nebraska
Houston in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Houston
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Carl Hilton in the 1986 NFL Draft
Carl Hilton is a Tight end out of Houston selected No. 179 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1986 NFL Draft. 36 regular-season games Houston has produced 83 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Carl Hilton drafted?
Carl Hilton was selected No. 179 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/carl-hilton.
What college did Carl Hilton play for?
Carl Hilton played college football at Houston in the Big 12. See every Houston draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/houston-cougars.
How did Carl Hilton's NFL career turn out?
36 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/carl-hilton.