undersized, mobile QB with starting experience and upside
Hillstead is a **small-but-competitive dual-threat quarterback** whose appeal comes from his live arm, mobility, and real game reps: in the **2023 season** at Utah State, he threw for **1,062 yards, 11 TDs, and 8 INTs** while adding **36 rushing yards** across 8 games. [2] He’s listed at **5-foot-10, 190 pounds** and is now with **BYU**, where reports have described him as a potential contender for the job if the depth chart opens up. [1][7] The fit is best for a team that values quick decision-making, playmaking outside structure, and a quarterback who can win with toughness and tempo more than prototype size. [1][5]
