Collin Hill facts for kids
| Position: | Quarterback |
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| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 9, 1997 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 213 lb (97 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Dorman (Roebuck, South Carolina) |
| College: | Colorado State (2016–2019) South Carolina (2020–2021) |
| Undrafted: | 2021 |
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Collin M. Hill (born October 9, 1997) is an American football quarterback. A quarterback is like the team's leader on the field. He used to play college football for two different teams. He is currently a free agent, which means he isn't signed to a team right now but can join one.
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Growing Up and High School
Collin Hill grew up in Moore, South Carolina. He went to Dorman High School. There, he was good at both basketball and football.
In 2015, during his senior year, he was chosen as the team captain. He was also named the Most Valuable Player (MVP). Collin led his football team, the Dorman Cavaliers, all the way to the South Carolina state championship game.
College Football Journey
After high school, Collin decided to play college football. He chose to go to Colorado State University. He joined their football team, the Colorado State Rams.
Playing for Colorado State
At Colorado State, Collin became the starting quarterback. This means he was the main player leading the team's offense. Unfortunately, he had three injuries that ended his seasons early while playing for the Rams.
Transferring to South Carolina
In 2020, Collin moved to a new school. He transferred to the University of South Carolina. He joined their team, the South Carolina Gamecocks. He was named the starting quarterback there too.
Playing Professionally
After college, Collin hoped to play in the National Football League (NFL).
Cincinnati Bengals
Collin was not chosen in the NFL Draft. But he later signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as a free agent. This means a team signed him even though he wasn't drafted. However, he was later released and didn't make the final team roster.
Helvetic Guards
On December 2, 2022, it was announced that Collin would be the starting quarterback for a new team. This team is called the Helvetic Guards. They play in the European League of Football.
Life Off the Field
Collin Hill is not just a football player. He also has a business degree from Colorado State University. He is also working on another degree. He is studying for a Master’s degree in educational technology.
