Jordan Hill (American football) facts for kids
Hill with the Seattle Seahawks in 2014
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||||
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| Born: | February 8, 1991 Steelton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 290 lb (132 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Steelton-Highspire | ||||||||
| College: | Penn State | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2013 / Round: 3 / Pick: 87 | ||||||||
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Jordan Thomas Hill (born February 8, 1991) is a former American football player. He played as a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). The Seattle Seahawks picked him in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft. Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions.
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Growing Up and High School Football
Jordan Hill was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He went to Steelton Highspire High School. There, he played high school football for the Steelton-Highspire Steamrollers team. In his senior year, he was named an all-state player. He also helped his team win a Class A state championship. Larry Johnson, a coach from Penn State, really wanted Jordan to play for them. Even though other colleges offered him a spot, Jordan quickly decided to go to Penn State.
College Football at Penn State
Jordan Hill went to Pennsylvania State University. He played for the Penn State Nittany Lions football team from 2009 to 2012. In his first year, he played in 8 games and made 12 tackles. In his second year, he started four games and played in all 11.
As a junior in 2011, Hill was a leader on the defensive line. He made 59 tackles, including 8 for a loss, and 3.5 sacks. One of his best games was against Illinois. In that game, he made 10 tackles. He earned an honorable mention for the Big Ten team.
In 2012, after Penn State's first loss to Ohio University, Jordan Hill spoke up as a senior leader. He said the team needed to move forward. Later in the season, coach Bill O'Brien praised Hill and his teammates. He thought they deserved awards for their great play.
Playing in the NFL
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks picked Jordan Hill in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft. He was the 87th player chosen overall. On May 10, 2013, he signed a contract with the Seahawks. In his first season (2013), he played in 4 games. He made 7 tackles and 1.5 sacks. He also won a Super Bowl ring when the Seahawks won Super Bowl XLVIII.
In 2014, Hill became a bigger part of the team. This happened after Brandon Mebane got injured. Over the last 6 games of the regular season, Hill made 13 tackles and 5.5 sacks. The Seahawks won all these games. In a game against the San Francisco 49ers, he sacked quarterback Colin Kaepernick twice. In the last game of the season, he made half a sack. He also got his first career interception from quarterback Shaun Hill. However, he got injured in this game. This injury ended his season before the playoffs began.
On September 3, 2016, he was placed on injured reserve. He was released by the Seahawks on October 16, 2016.
Other NFL Teams
After leaving the Seahawks, Jordan Hill played for a few other NFL teams.
- On November 8, 2016, he signed with the Washington Redskins. He was released on November 19, 2016.
- The Jacksonville Jaguars then picked him up on November 21, 2016.
- On March 20, 2017, Hill signed with the Detroit Lions. He was placed on injured reserve on August 27, 2017, due to a biceps injury.
Personal Life
Jordan Hill's parents are Larry and Sue Hill. Jordan has said that his father, Larry, inspires him. His father has diabetes and had a mild stroke a few years ago.
As of February 2021, Jordan Hill is now a high school football coach. He coaches at Trinity High School. This school is located in Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania.
