Chat with Tye Hill
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From Scouts, Inc.'s NFL draft bio on Hill: "Hill is a terrific athlete who possesses the most explosive top-end speed of any prospect in this year's class. He also is a natural playmaker with impressive ball skills. After strong showings at the Senior Bowl and combine, Hill is very much a prospect on the rise and it would not surprise us if he comes off the board in the top-20 overall picks."
Mel Kiper has Hill ranked No. 18 in his latest Big Board
and Scouts, Inc.'s Todd McShay has Hill going to the Kansas City Chiefs at No. 20.
Send in your questions now and join Hill on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. ET!

Buzzmaster (2:30 PM)
We're getting Tye right now. Keep sending in your questions!
Tay (Miami, FL)
Hey Tye, Where do you see yourself being drafted on Saturday? Any special plans for the big day?
Tye Hill (2:32 PM)
I see myself being drafted somewhere between 9 and 21. We're just going to have a little cookout with family and friends on Saturday.
Kyle (Buffalo NY)
If you could play for any team in the NFL where would you play?
Tye Hill (2:32 PM)
Any team? I would like to play for the St. Louis Rams, if I could play for any team.
Larry, New Orleans
Tye, how much interest does Kansas City have in you?
Tye Hill (2:34 PM)
I would say that they've shown as much interest as any other. There's really no team that has stuck out more than the others.
pants (Baltimore)
How do you feel about having essentially the same name as the ugliest NBA player ever (Tyrone Hill)?
Tye Hill (2:34 PM)
(laughs) I'm pretty so, we don't share the looks!
thesportsvixen (nyc)
If the cowboys draft you, how would you feel about playing with Terrell Owens?
Tye Hill (2:35 PM)
I would love to play with him. That would give me a great receiver to go up against in practice to get ready for the game. I'd rather play with him than against him.
Spencer Clemson, SC
What do you think of the people who say you arent physical enough? I have seen you come up and lay the wood when needed. Also, which dining hall...Harcombe or Schilleter?
Tye Hill (2:36 PM)
Everybody's entitled to their own opinion. You look at the game film and it speaks louder than the critics.
Sean WI
Hey Tye, Which WR would you like to line up against, and what QB would like to intercept?
Tye Hill (2:36 PM)
Chad Johnson. Terrell Owens. Steve Smith. All those guys.
Griffin (Marietta, GA)
What was is it like going up against taller recievers, like Georgia Tech's Calvin Johnson, when you are a smaller corner?
Tye Hill (2:37 PM)
I play him more than I play the ball. You have to be more physical with them than the others.
Chris (Compton)
Who do you think is the best CB in the NFL?
Tye Hill (2:37 PM)
Probably D'Angelo Hall right now.
Matt (Greenville, SC)
Have you talked to any recent Clemson Alums (leroy, justin, rod) to ask how the adjustment is going to go?
Tye Hill (2:38 PM)
Yes, I talked to a few. They said it's no different. The speed of the game is faster and the talent is better. But they said I'm already ahead of the game with my speed.
Steve (Philly)
Which corner did you idolize that really made you want to line up at corner for the rest of your career?
Tye Hill (2:39 PM)
Deion Sanders.
Ben K (Trenton N.J. )
What food do you like?
Tye Hill (2:39 PM)
Chinese. And Soul Food.
Brian (CA)
What is going to be your bigest challenge from making the huge step to the NFL (On or Off the feild)?
Tye Hill (2:40 PM)
I think the speed of the game, learning to be patient. That's going to be my biggest challenge.
Lou Pickney (Alabaster, AL)
If a team, like Dallas at #18, drafted you with the intention of switching you to free safety, would you resist such a move?
Tye Hill (2:40 PM)
I would be willing to make that switch. I would do whatever I can to help the team. But I doubt that would happen.
Chris M (Newark, NJ)
Tye, are you looking forward to playing as yourself in Madden 07?
Tye Hill (2:41 PM)
Yeah, I'm looking forward to it.
mick (miami)
as a DB who, in your opinion, was the most talented WR at the Senior Bowl and why?
Tye Hill (2:41 PM)
Hmm. Probably Maurice Stovall.
Travis (Canada)
I'm buying my family ________? After signing my contract!
Tye Hill (2:42 PM)
I don't know. I have to see where I go in the draft before I can answer that question.
Mike (NJ)
Tye, what was the most obscure question any team asked you? P.S. You do not have to mention the team. Thanks and good luck.
Tye Hill (2:43 PM)
What's my drug of choice?
Goldberg (Trenton)
What was your favorite team growing up?
Tye Hill (2:43 PM)
I've never really had a favorite team. If I did have one, I'd have to say Carolina or Atlanta. I liked the Redskins at one time too.
Timmy Myrtle Beach
What was your greatest memory as a Clemson Tiger?
Tye Hill (2:44 PM)
Beating Florida State my sophomore year here at Clemson and then being ACC player of the week that week.
Jeff (Chicago)
What do you think the odds of you falling into the Bears lap are?
Tye Hill (2:44 PM)
Hopefully slim to none. Hopefully they'd move up to get me. I'd love to play in Chicago.
Nick (Trenton)
did you play any other sports when you were a kid?
Tye Hill (2:45 PM)
Yeah, I also ran track and played basketball.
Ben K (Camden N.J)
What was the best tackle you have made, and on who
Tye Hill (2:45 PM)
Hmm. Probably when I hit Reggie Ball against Georgia Tech. That's the highlight they always show on ESPN.
Jeff (Newburgh)
How much time did you spend training for the combine?
Tye Hill (2:46 PM)
I spent two months prepping. I went straight into training down in Arizona for the combine after the season ended.
Buzzmaster (2:51 PM)
Tye's getting some calls right now. One second.
Stephon(Murrieta,CA)
Hey Tye what number do u wanna wear in the NFL and r u still gonna have the mirror visor??
Tye Hill (2:52 PM)
I would love to wear the mirror visor and I'd love to wear any number in the 20s. I'd have to see what numbers are available when I get there.
Joe(seattle)
Any team you wouldn't want to play for?
Tye Hill (2:52 PM)
No. All of them I want to play for. That's the NFL.
Beck (GA)
Did track help you to prepare for football while at Clemson?
Tye Hill (2:52 PM)
Most definitely it did.
Derek (Clemson, SC)
How long do you think the Tigers' domination of South Carolina will last?
Tye Hill (2:53 PM)
Forever!
Luke (Miami)
Tye, what do you bring to the table as a corner coming into the league?
Tye Hill (2:53 PM)
My speed. My toughness. My ability to run with anybody in the league and my ability to mirror guys.
Jason ((Reno, NV))
Tye, how has this draft process been for you?
Tye Hill (2:54 PM)
It's been going pretty good so far. I've been having a good time with it. I could potentially be the number one corner out of this class.
Eric (Laguna Niguel, Ca)
Tye, has the St. Louis Rams shown any interest in you and would you like to play for them?
Tye Hill (2:54 PM)
They've shown some interest.
Benny (Hudson, WI)
How do you cover a guy like Randy Moss?
Tye Hill (2:55 PM)
Oh man. You have to pay a lot of attention to him. Don't ever fall asleep on him. When you do, that's when he shines on you. You're going to make some plays and he's giong to make some plays.
Tye Hill (2:56 PM)
Thank for the support of me and staying behind me the whole way. Look for me in the NFL!
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