Holton Hill to Texas: Longhorns Land 4-Star CB Prospect

Holton Hill has committed to play college football at Texas. The talented cornerback, who was recruited by many of the nation's top programs, should make an impact on the Longhorns' defense before too long.

Hill announced his decision on Twitter on Jan. 30:

Credit: 247Sports

Hill is a 4-star prospect who ranks just inside the top 100 nationally for the Class of 2015, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. He also rates very highly among players at his position and other players from the state of Texas.

In fact, Mike Roach of Horn Sports noted back in November he felt the Lamar High School star was the top corner in the state:

The most intriguing thing about Hill is his size. In an era where teams are looking for corners who are bigger, stronger and willing to play more physical on the outside, he fits the mold at 6'2''. And he should continue to fill out his frame in the coming years.

Along with the ideal height, he's also displayed a good feel for the position with effortless movement and good instincts when the ball is thrown his direction.

What Hill doesn't have is elite speed. That's where the questions come in as he gets prepared to make the jump to the collegiate level. All of his other skills must make up for the fact he might not be as quick as some of the wideouts he matches up against on Saturdays.

One guarantee is that he's enjoyed the process that's got him to this point. He explained to VYPE that it's something he's thought about for a long time.

"This is a dream come true," Hill said. "When I was back in Little League, I saw myself playing college football, getting all the offers and maybe getting to the NFL. I love to watch and pick up stuff from guys like Patrick Peterson, Earl Thomas and Richard Sherman and put it into my game."

Those are certainly some good defensive backs to learn from.

Ultimately, Hill isn't a lock to become a star at the next level, but there's enough upside to consider this a very good signing. As long as he continues to make further progress with his technique, especially against quicker receivers, the future is bright.

It may take a couple seasons before he works himself into a prominent role. Once it happens, however, there's a strong chance he'll never look back.