Travis Hill facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born: | October 3, 1969 Texas City, Texas |
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| Died: | March 28, 2018 (aged 48) Houston, Texas |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Pearland (Pearland, Texas) | ||||||||
| College: | Nebraska | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1993 / Round: 7 / Pick: 180 | ||||||||
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Travis LaVell Hill (born October 3, 1969 – died March 28, 2018) was an American football player. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). Travis played for two teams: the Cleveland Browns and the Carolina Panthers.
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Travis Hill's Football Journey
Travis Hill was chosen by the Cleveland Browns in the 1993 NFL Draft. This means the Browns picked him to join their team. He was picked in the 7th round.
Starting His NFL Career
Travis did not play in any games during his first year, 1993. He made his first appearance with the Browns in 1994. The next year, he played four games for the Browns.
Moving to the Panthers
Later in 1995, Travis was traded to the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers were a new team that year. He played his last three games with them.
Career Highlights
During his time in the NFL, Travis Hill played in 21 games. He made two tackles, which means he stopped the player with the ball twice. He also scored one touchdown. This special touchdown happened after a teammate blocked a punt, and Travis recovered the ball. Travis Hill passed away on March 28, 2018.
