Carl Patrick Hilton (born February 28, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Hilton was born and raised in Galveston, Texas and played scholastically at Ball High School. He played collegiately for the Houston Cougars, where, as a junior, he was honored by The Sporting News as a first-team All-American. Hilton was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh-round of the 1986 NFL draft. Mainly used for his blocking, he caught three career passes, all touchdowns, for 17 yards.