Justice Hill facts for kids
Hill in 2018
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| No. 43 – Baltimore Ravens | |||||||||||||
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | November 14, 1997 Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Booker T. Washington (Tulsa) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Oklahoma State (2016–2018) | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2019 / Round: 4 / Pick: 113 | ||||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2024 | |||||||||||||
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| Player stats at PFR | |||||||||||||
Justice Hill, born on November 14, 1997, is a talented American professional football player. He plays as a running back for the Baltimore Ravens in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the pros, he played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The Ravens picked him in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft.
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Early Life and High School Football
Justice Hill grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended Booker T. Washington High School. He was a very good football player there. Experts rated him as a "three-star" player.
During his senior year, he was named the 6A-II Offensive Player of the Year. He was also chosen for the Oklahoma All-State team. In high school, he rushed for an amazing 3,364 yards. He scored 54 touchdowns, with 32 of those coming in his final year.
College Career at Oklahoma State
Justice Hill played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. He started as a freshman in 2016. At first, he was a backup player. But he quickly showed how good he was.
He had a great game against Baylor, rushing for 122 yards. This was also where he scored his first college touchdown. By the end of his first season, he had seven games with 99 or more rushing yards. He earned honors like Big 12 Newcomer of the Year. He was also named a Freshman All-American.
Justice was the top returning rusher in the Big 12 conference for the 2017 season. On December 3, 2018, he decided to leave college early. He chose to enter the 2019 NFL draft instead of playing his senior year.
College Statistics
Here's a look at Justice Hill's performance in college:
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| Season | Rushing | Receiving | ||||||||||||
| Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | |||||||
| 2016 | 206 | 1,142 | 5.5 | 6 | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 0 | ||||||
| 2017 | 268 | 1,467 | 5.5 | 15 | 31 | 190 | 6.1 | 1 | ||||||
| 2018 | 158 | 930 | 5.9 | 9 | 13 | 68 | 5.2 | 0 | ||||||
| Career | 632 | 3,539 | 5.6 | 30 | 49 | 304 | 6.2 | 1 | ||||||
Professional Football Career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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| 5 ft 9+5⁄8 in (1.77 m) |
198 lb (90 kg) |
31+5⁄8 in (0.80 m) |
9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) |
4.40 s | 1.56 s | 2.60 s | 40.0 in (1.02 m) |
10 ft 10 in (3.30 m) |
21 reps | |||
| All values from NFL Combine | ||||||||||||
Justice Hill showed off his skills at the 2019 NFL Combine. This is where college players perform drills for NFL teams. He had the fastest 40-yard dash time among all running backs. He also had the best vertical jump and broad jump. This showed his great speed and strength.
Joining the Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens drafted Justice Hill in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was the 113th player chosen overall. He made his NFL debut in Week 1 of the 2019 season. The Ravens won that game 59–10 against the Miami Dolphins. In his first professional season, Hill rushed for 225 yards and scored two touchdowns.
In September 2021, Justice Hill faced a challenge. He tore his Achilles tendon. This injury ended his season early. He was placed on injured reserve to recover.
After his recovery, Hill continued to play for the Ravens. On March 17, 2023, he signed a new two-year contract with the team. He later agreed to another two-year contract extension on September 20, 2024. This shows the Ravens value his contributions to the team.
Personal Life
Justice Hill has a brother named Daxton Hill. Daxton is also a professional football player. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft.
