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Troy Hill

Hill in 2021
No. 25 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1991-08-29) August 29, 1991 (age 33) Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:	182 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:	St. Bonaventure (Ventura, California)
College:	Oregon (2010–2014)
Undrafted:	2015
Career history
Cincinnati Bengals (2015) New England Patriots (2015) St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams (2015–2020) Cleveland Browns (2021) Los Angeles Rams (2022) Carolina Panthers (2023–2024) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2024–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
NFL defensive touchdowns leader (2020) Second-team All-Pac-12 (2014)
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles: 414 Sacks: 3.0 Forced fumbles: 2 Fumble recoveries: 3 Pass deflections: 41 Interceptions: 9 Defensive touchdowns: 4
Player stats at PFR

Troy Hill (born August 29, 1991) is an American professional football player. He plays as a cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the Buccaneers, he played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Rams, Cleveland Browns, and Carolina Panthers. He played college football at the University of Oregon.

Early Life and High School Football

Troy Hill grew up in Youngstown, Ohio, and later attended St. Bonaventure High School in Ventura, California. In high school, he was a star player. He played both defensive back and wide receiver.

He earned many honors for his skills. These included being named to the All-Channel League First-Team Defense in 2009. Experts like Scout.com and Rivals.com rated him as a three-star recruit. They also ranked him as one of the top cornerbacks in the country.

College Football Career

Troy Hill played college football for the Oregon Ducks. As a junior, he was one of the team's top tacklers among defensive backs. He finished that year with 29 tackles and four deflected passes.

In his senior year, Hill continued to excel. He had 71 tackles, which was seventh-best on the team. He was recognized as a second-team All-Pac-12 player. This means he was one of the best players in his college conference. He was also very good at defending passes, ranking second in the league.

Professional Football Journey

Cincinnati Bengals

Troy Hill began his NFL journey with the Cincinnati Bengals. They signed him in May 2015. He worked hard during training camp to earn a spot on the team.

He was first placed on the Bengals' practice squad. Later, in December 2015, he was moved to the main team. He made his first professional game appearance in Week 13 against the Cleveland Browns. In that game, he made three tackles. He played in a few games for the Bengals before moving on.

New England Patriots

In December 2015, the New England Patriots picked up Troy Hill. He played in three games for them. During his time with the Patriots, he recorded six tackles.

St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams (First Time)

Hill with the Los Angeles Rams in 2018

Troy Hill then joined the St. Louis Rams in December 2015. The team later moved to Los Angeles.

In September 2016, Hill got his first chance to start a game. He had a great performance, making 11 tackles against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He continued to play well for the Rams. In 2016, he finished the season with 40 tackles and two pass deflections.

In 2019, Troy Hill changed his jersey number a couple of times. He first switched from #32 to #20. Later, he changed to #22 to make way for another player, Jalen Ramsey. That year, he had a strong game against the Chicago Bears. He recorded six tackles, sacked the quarterback, and intercepted a pass.

The 2020 season was a big one for Hill. He made several key plays, including two interceptions. One of these was against the Philadelphia Eagles, helping the Rams win. He also recovered a fumble and ran it back for a 20-yard touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers. Later, he had two more interceptions that he returned for touchdowns. One was a 35-yard touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals, and another was an 84-yard touchdown in Week 17, also against the Cardinals.

Cleveland Browns

In March 2021, Troy Hill signed with the Cleveland Browns. He played one season for them. He recorded 49 tackles and two sacks during his time with the Browns.

Los Angeles Rams (Second Time)

In April 2022, Hill returned to the Los Angeles Rams. He was traded back to his former team. He started 12 games for the Rams that season. He made 67 tackles and had one interception.

Carolina Panthers

Troy Hill signed with the Carolina Panthers in August 2023. He played in 16 games for the Panthers. He recorded 48 tackles, forced one fumble, and had a 61-yard interception return for a touchdown. He signed a new contract with the Panthers in March 2024 but was later released in October.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

In October 2024, Troy Hill joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad. He was later promoted to the active roster in November, continuing his NFL career.

Troy Hill's NFL Statistics

Here are some of Troy Hill's career statistics from his time in the NFL:

• GP: Games Played (how many games he played in)
• GS: Games Started (how many games he started)
• Comb: Combined Tackles (total tackles)
• Solo: Solo Tackles (tackles he made by himself)
• Ast: Assisted Tackles (tackles where he helped another player)
• Sack: Sacks (tackles of the opposing quarterback behind the line of scrimmage)
• PD: Pass Deflections (how many passes he knocked away)
• Int: Interceptions (how many passes he caught from the other team)
• Yds: Yards (how many yards he ran after an interception)
• Avg: Average (average yards per interception)
• Lng: Long (longest interception return)
• TD: Touchdowns (how many touchdowns he scored)
• FF: Forced Fumbles (how many times he made the other team drop the ball)
• FR: Fumble Recoveries (how many times he picked up a dropped ball)

Personal Life

While studying at the University of Oregon, Troy Hill focused on social science.