The way that the game has evolved over the course of the past couple of decades has allowed athletes of smaller and smaller stature to succeed, whether in full-time or specialized roles. With the refinement of the short, quick-footed slot receiver has also come the maturation of the slot cornerback, who is typically of similar stature and quickness.
The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to believe that they have one in Mike Hilton, going into his third season with the team, though just how convinced they are of that right now may be determined by whether or not they work out a long-term extension with him, as an exclusive rights free agent, later this summer.