Education
He attended Upper Moreland High School in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania.
He attended Upper Moreland High School in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania.
Hilton was heavily recruited out of high school but chose to go to work as a carpenter instead. He played briefly at Salem College before playing for the semi-pro Somerset All Stars. He attended training camp with the Eagles in 1977 and 1978.
He was signed by the 49ers in 1979.