Stephen Hill (American football) facts for kids
Hill with the Panthers in 2016
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | April 25, 1991 Tucker, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 209 lb (95 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Miller Grove (Lithonia, Georgia) | ||||||
| College: | Georgia Tech (2009–2011) | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43 | ||||||
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Stephen Trevon Hill (born April 25, 1991) is a former American football player. He was a wide receiver, which means he caught passes, in the National Football League (NFL). Stephen played college football for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. He was chosen by the New York Jets in the 2012 NFL Draft. Hill also played for the Carolina Panthers, Toronto Argonauts, and Atlanta Legends.
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Early Life and Amazing Track Skills
Stephen Hill went to Miller Grove High School in Lithonia, Georgia. Experts thought he was a very good player, rating him highly among wide receivers in 2009.
Besides football, Stephen was also a fantastic track and field athlete. He ran for his high school and later for Georgia Tech. In high school, he broke the state record for the long jump. He jumped 7.84 meters, which is super far! This jump was even better than a record held by Christian Taylor, who later became a champion. Stephen's long jump would have won big college championships and even placed high in the Olympic Games! He also won the 300-meter hurdles race in 2009.
College Football Journey
Stephen attended Georgia Tech from 2009 to 2011. He studied sociology while playing football. During his time there, he caught 49 passes for a total of 1,248 yards. He also scored nine touchdowns for his team.
On January 5, 2012, Stephen decided to leave college early. He chose to enter the 2012 NFL Draft to become a professional football player.
Becoming a Pro Player
Getting Ready for the NFL Draft
Before the NFL Draft, Stephen showed off his skills to scouts. He did well in tests like the 40-yard dash, where he ran it in 4.36 seconds. This is very fast! He also showed he could jump high and far.
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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| 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
215 lb (98 kg) |
34+3⁄8 in (0.87 m) |
9+3⁄8 in (0.24 m) |
4.36 s | 1.49 s | 2.50 s | 4.48 s | 6.88 s | 39+1⁄2 in (1.00 m) |
11 ft 1 in (3.38 m) |
14 reps | |
| All values taken from NFL Combine. | ||||||||||||
At Georgia Tech's Pro Day, Stephen impressed NFL scouts even more. He showed he was good at catching passes and running routes, which are specific paths players run. Many thought he was one of the best wide receivers available in the 2012 NFL Draft.
Playing for the New York Jets
The New York Jets picked Stephen in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. They even traded with another team to move up and get him. On May 3, 2012, Stephen signed a four-year contract with the Jets.
He became a starting receiver for the team. Stephen played his first professional game on September 9, 2012. In that game, he caught five passes for 84 yards and scored two touchdowns! He had a good start, even though he was feeling a bit sick. Later that year, he got a knee injury and had to stop playing for the season. He finished his first year with 252 yards and three touchdowns.
In 2013, his second year, Stephen played in twelve games. He caught 24 passes for 342 yards and scored one touchdown. This touchdown came in a game where he had his best performance, catching passes for 108 yards. Unfortunately, he got another knee injury in December 2013, which ended his season early. The Jets later released him in August 2014.
Time with the Carolina Panthers
After leaving the Jets, Stephen joined the Carolina Panthers on their practice squad. A practice squad is where players train with the team but aren't on the main roster. In August 2015, he suffered a serious knee injury (a torn ACL) and was placed on injured reserve.
In February 2016, the Panthers played in Super Bowl 50, the championship game of the NFL. The Panthers lost to the Denver Broncos in that game. Stephen was waived by the Panthers in August 2016.
Other Teams and Later Career
On May 11, 2017, Stephen signed with the Toronto Argonauts, a team in the Canadian Football League.
Later, on August 6, 2018, Stephen signed with the Atlanta Legends. This team was part of a new league called the Alliance of American Football. However, he did not make the final team roster for them.
See also
- List of NCAA major college football yearly receiving leaders
