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Justice Hill
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Hill in 2018
No. 43 – Baltimore Ravens
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1997-11-14) November 14, 1997 (age 27)
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight: 195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Booker T. Washington (Tulsa)
College: Oklahoma State (2016–2018)
NFL Draft: 2019 / Round: 4 / Pick: 113
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2017, 2018)
  • Second-team All-Big 12 (2016)
  • Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year (2016)
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Rushing yards: 1,162
Rushing average: 4.6
Rushing touchdowns: 6
Receptions: 95
Receiving yards: 737
Receiving touchdowns: 4
Player stats at PFR

Justice Hill, born on November 14, 1997, is a professional American football player. He plays as a running back for the Baltimore Ravens in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The Ravens chose him in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft.

Early Life and High School Football

Justice Hill grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He went to Booker T. Washington High School. He was a very good player there. He was chosen for the Oklahoma All-State team. As a senior, he was named the 6A-II Offensive Player of the Year.

He ran for 3,364 yards during his high school career. He averaged 8.1 yards every time he carried the ball. He scored 54 touchdowns in total. A big part of that was 32 touchdowns in his senior year alone.

College Football Career

Justice Hill started playing for the Oklahoma State Cowboys in 2016. He was a freshman that year. He began as a backup player. But he quickly started to play very well.

He had a great game against Baylor, running for 122 yards. This was also when he scored his first college touchdown. By the end of his first season, he had seven games where he ran for 99 yards or more. He earned awards like Big 12 Newcomer of the Year. He was also named a Freshman All-American.

In 2017, he was the top returning rusher in the Big 12 conference. He decided to leave college early on December 3, 2018. He chose to enter the 2019 NFL draft instead of playing his senior year.

College Statistics Overview

Here is a summary of Justice Hill's college performance:

Oklahoma State Cowboys
Season Rushing Receiving
Attempts Yards Average Touchdowns Receptions Yards Average Touchdowns
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 NFL Career

Justice Hill showed amazing skills at the 2019 NFL Combine. This event tests how fast and strong college players are. He had the fastest 40-yard dash time among all running backs. He also had the best vertical jump and broad jump.

The Baltimore Ravens picked Justice Hill in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was the 113th player chosen overall. The Ravens got this pick in a trade with the Denver Broncos.

Rookie Season and Early Years

Justice Hill played his first NFL game in Week 1 of the 2019 season. The Ravens won big against the Miami Dolphins. He carried the ball seven times for 27 yards in that game. In his first year, he ran for 225 yards and scored two touchdowns.

In 2021, Justice Hill had a tough injury. He tore his Achilles tendon. This meant he could not play for the entire season. He was placed on the injured reserve list.

Recent Seasons and Contract Extensions

Justice Hill signed a new contract with the Ravens on March 17, 2023. It was a two-year deal. On September 20, 2024, he agreed to another new contract. This one was also for two years and worth $6 million.

NFL Career Statistics

Here are some of Justice Hill's career statistics in the NFL.

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Regular Season Performance

Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
2019 BAL 16 0 58 225 3.9 18 2 8 70 8.8 14 0 0 0
2020 BAL 12 0 12 60 5.0 19 0 5 20 4.0 8 0 0 0
2021 BAL 0 0 Did not play due to injury
2022 BAL 15 0 49 262 5.3 34 0 12 58 4.8 15 0 2 1
2023 BAL 16 5 84 387 4.6 41 3 28 206 7.4 24 1 1 1
2024 BAL 15 0 47 228 4.9 51 1 42 383 9.1 27 3 0 0
Career 74 5 250 1162 4.6 51 6 95 737 7.8 27 4 3 2

Postseason Play

Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
2019 BAL 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 4 26 6.5 14 0 0 0
2020 BAL 2 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
2022 BAL 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 2 10 5.0 9 0 0 0
2023 BAL 2 2 16 69 4.3 14 0 6 45 7.5 11 0 0 0
2024 BAL 2 0 12 62 5.2 22 0 6 20 3.3 7 1 0 0
Career 8 2 28 131 4.7 22 0 18 101 5.6 14 1 0 0

Family Life

Justice Hill has a brother named Daxton Hill. Daxton also plays professional football. He was chosen by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft.

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