Derek Hill (gridiron football) facts for kids

Derek Keith Hill (born November 4, 1967 – died January 21, 2012) was an American football player. He was a wide receiver, which is a player who catches passes from the quarterback. Derek Hill played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League (NFL). He also played for several other teams in different football leagues.

Derek Hill's Football Journey

Derek Hill was a talented wide receiver. He played football in college and then professionally. His career took him to different teams across various leagues.

Early Life and College Football

Derek Hill was born in Detroit, Michigan. He grew up and went to Carson High School in Carson, California. After high school, he played college football at the University of Arizona. Playing for the Arizona Wildcats helped him get ready for professional football.

Playing in the NFL

In 1989, Derek Hill was chosen by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1989 NFL Draft. This means the Steelers picked him to join their team. He was picked in the third round, as the 61st player overall. He played for the Steelers for two seasons, from 1989 to 1990. The NFL is the biggest professional football league in the United States.

Other Professional Teams

After his time in the NFL, Derek Hill continued his football career. He played in other leagues, including the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was a member of the Toronto Argonauts in 1992. Later, he played for the Shreveport Pirates in 1994.

He also played in the World League of American Football (WLAF). He joined the Amsterdam Admirals from 1995 to 1996. In 1996, he also played for the Scottish Claymores. His last professional team was the Anaheim Piranhas in the Arena Football League (AFL) in 1997.

Derek Hill passed away on January 21, 2012, in Los Angeles, California.