Cincinnati’s defense might have had an off season, but Hilton remained a menace from his slot corner position. He generated seven pressures, per NGS, to go with two batted balls, two pass breakups and an interception. More than anything, Hilton excelled in run defense — a critical necessity for nickels, given their proximity to the action. Hilton’s 9.3 run stop percentage, 4.7 stuff percentage and -17.9 run stop EPA were all tops among corners (min. 200 snaps). With a new defensive coordinator (Notre Dame’s Al Gordon) entering the fray in Cincinnati, it will be interesting to see if the Bengals attempt to retain Hilton, an impending free agent. Either way, his type of aggressive play will be valued on the open market.