Justice Hill facts for kids
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No. 43 – Baltimore Ravens | |||||||||||||
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Position: | Running back | ||||||||||||
Personal information | |||||||||||||
Born: | Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
November 14, 1997 ||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||
Career history | |||||||||||||
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Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||||
Career highlights and awards | |||||||||||||
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Career NFL statistics as of 2024 | |||||||||||||
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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.
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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:
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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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Bold | Career high |
Regular Season Performance
Year | Team | Games | Rushing | Receiving | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||
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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.