Jason Hill


No headshot available

Position: WR
Jersey #: 89
Date of Birth: February 20, 1985
Height / Weight: 6'0" / 202 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick 76 in 2007 by SF
First Team: SF (2007)
Last Team: NYJ (2012)

Receiving Stats (WR / TE)

Year Team Games Rec Targets Rec Yds TDs YAC 1st Downs Fumbles Fantasy
2012NYJ2231511208
2011JAX102555367312717055
2010JAX611212481429031
2009SF10917902546021
2008SF93131319212220044
2007SF111600001

Career Summary

Jason Hill is a former NFL wide receiver who played for San Francisco, Jacksonville and the New York Jets.

NFL statistics credit Hill with 54 games, 78 receptions, 1,043 yards and nine touchdowns. He played college football at Washington State.

Section reviewed

Sources for this section

Early Life

Hill grew up in San Francisco.

A 49ers scout identified Hill as a Washington State receiver who grew up in San Francisco before his NFL career.

Section reviewed

Sources for this section

College Career

Hill was a productive Washington State receiver and finished as the program's receiving-yardage and touchdown-reception leader at the time.

The 49ers reported that he played 43 games with 31 starts, totaling 2,704 receiving yards and 32 touchdowns. As a junior, he had 62 catches for 1,097 yards; as a senior, he had 41 catches for 600 yards and seven touchdowns.

Section reviewed

Sources for this section

Path to the NFL

San Francisco selected Hill in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft.

The 49ers signed the Washington State receiver in July 2007 after choosing him in the third round. Injuries limited him to five games and one reception as a rookie.

Section reviewed

Sources for this section

NFL Career

Hill spent his first four NFL seasons with San Francisco before producing in Jacksonville and later appearing for the Jets.

NFL statistics show 30 receptions for 317 yards and two touchdowns with the 49ers in 2008, followed by 11 receptions for 248 yards and a touchdown for Jacksonville in 2010. His 2011 Jaguars season produced 25 receptions, 367 yards and three touchdowns.

Section reviewed

Sources for this section

Career Accomplishments

Hill's 2011 Jacksonville season set his NFL highs in receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches.

He caught 25 passes for 367 yards and three touchdowns in 10 games. NFL statistics list a career-long 74-yard reception that season.

Section reviewed

Sources for this section

Playing Style

Hill combined downfield speed with special-teams experience.

Jacksonville coaches described Hill as an elite special-teams player who had not always received many receiver opportunities, while noting his talent and competitiveness. The Jaguars also described him as one of the fastest players in his draft class.

Section reviewed

Sources for this section

Legacy

Hill's Washington State production and later NFL contributions reflected a receiver with big-play ability.

The 49ers highlighted his Washington State career records in receiving yards and touchdown receptions when they signed him. His NFL totals include 15 receptions of at least 20 yards and three of at least 40 yards.

Section reviewed

Sources for this section

21635, 00-0025463, 1985-02-20, Jason Hill, Jason, Hill

MFT PLAYER RANKINGS

Current player ranking

Compare current players by position using the transparent MFT statistical model.

Explore MFT Player Rankings