Anthony Hill
Career Summary
Anthony Hill Jr. is a Tennessee Titans linebacker and former Texas Longhorn.
Tennessee selected him in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft following three productive college seasons.
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Early Life
Hill was born in Wichita, Kansas, and grew up in Denton, Texas.
He is the son of Anthony Hill Sr. and Jameka Walton and has a younger brother, Landon.
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High School
Hill played at Denton Ryan High School in Texas.
He helped Ryan win the 2020 Class 5A Division I state championship with an unbeaten season. Across three high-school years, he recorded 303 tackles and also contributed as a running back.
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College Career
Hill played at Texas from 2023 through 2025.
He appeared in 40 games with 32 starts. His 2024 season included a team-leading 113 tackles and eight sacks; he recorded 69 tackles and four sacks in 2025.
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Path to the NFL
The Titans traded up to select Hill 60th overall in 2026.
Tennessee sent the Chicago Bears picks 69 and 144 in exchange for the second-round selection.
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NFL Career
Hill signed his Tennessee rookie contract in May 2026.
The team announced the signing May 15. Its regular-season statistics list him as a starter in the Week 1 game against the New York Jets.
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Career Accomplishments
Hill earned second-team Associated Press All-America honors in both 2024 and 2025.
He was also a 2025 Butkus Award finalist and the 2023 co-Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year.
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Playing Style
Tennessee valued Hill's speed and physicality at linebacker.
General manager Mike Borgonzi described him after the draft as a strong fit for the team's defensive approach, emphasizing his length and decisive movement.
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32441, 00-0041479, 2/14/2005, Anthony Hill, Anthony, Hill
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