Nikhai Hill-Green
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Career Summary
Nikhai Hill-Green is a linebacker who played at Michigan, Charlotte, Colorado and Alabama.
He finished his college career with the Crimson Tide before signing with the Rams as an undrafted rookie in 2026.
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Early Life
Hill-Green's football development included St. Frances Academy in Maryland.
He continued to Michigan after completing his prep career with the nationally ranked Baltimore program.
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High School
Hill-Green helped St. Frances finish 11–1 in 2019.
The defense shut out six opponents that season. He was a finalist for the High School Butkus Award and earned four-star recruiting ratings from 247Sports and ESPN.
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College Career
Hill-Green built starting experience at several college programs.
He made six linebacker starts for Michigan in 2021, then recorded 73 tackles in his 2023 Charlotte season. At Colorado in 2024, he produced 82 tackles and 11.5 tackles for loss.
At Alabama in 2025, he played all 15 games with two starts, finishing with 60 tackles, five tackles for loss and two forced fumbles.
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Path to the NFL
Hill-Green signed with Los Angeles as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2026.
The Rams identified him as an inside linebacker in their rookie signing group.
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NFL Career
Hill-Green spent the 2026 preseason with the Rams.
Los Angeles waived him on August 30 as part of its roster reduction before the regular season.
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Career Accomplishments
Hill-Green earned second-team All-Big 12 recognition at Colorado in 2024.
He received that distinction from the conference coaches and Associated Press. His Colorado biography also lists third-team All-American Athletic Conference recognition at Charlotte in 2023.
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Playing Style
Hill-Green's documented college responsibilities included inside-linebacker play.
He started at the position for Colorado and worked in Alabama's inside-linebacker rotation, contributing tackles, pass breakups and forced fumbles.
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