Vince Hill (American football) facts for kids

Vince Hill was an American professional football player. He was born on November 22, 1985. Vince played as a defensive back, which is a player who tries to stop the other team from catching passes and scoring. He played for several teams during his career, including the Alabama Vipers, Arizona Rattlers, San Jose SaberCats, Alabama Hammers, Alabama Outlawz, and Florida Tarpons.

College Football Journey

Before becoming a professional, Vince Hill played college football for the Miles Golden Bears. This is the team at Miles College. In 2008, he was recognized for his great skills and earned "All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference" honors. This means he was one of the best players in his college league that year.

Professional Career Highlights

Vince Hill had an exciting career playing professional football. He joined several teams and achieved some impressive things.

Starting with the Vipers

Vince began his professional journey with the Alabama Vipers. He signed with them on March 19, 2010. In his first year, he was amazing! He earned "Second Team All-Arena" honors. This means he was one of the top defensive backs in the entire league. He also led the Arena Football League (AFL) in "pass breakups" with 30. A pass breakup happens when a defensive player stops a pass from reaching the receiver.

Moving to Other Teams

After his time with the Vipers, Vince continued to play for other teams:

• He joined the Arizona Rattlers on October 6, 2010.
• Later, on September 28, 2011, he signed with the San Jose SaberCats.

Championship with the Hammers

From 2013 to 2014, Vince played for the Alabama Hammers. This team was part of the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL). In 2013, Vince and his team won the PIFL championship! This was a big achievement for him and the Hammers.

Later Teams

Vince continued his career with a few more teams:

• In December 2014, he signed with the Alabama Outlawz.
• His last known team was the Florida Tarpons, which he joined on May 8, 2016.

Career Statistics Overview

Throughout his professional career, Vince Hill showed great skill as a defensive back. Here are some of his career totals:

• He made 224 solo tackles and 89 tackle assists, for a total of 313 tackles.
• He had 53 pass breakups, showing how good he was at stopping passes.
• Vince also made 19 interceptions, which means he caught the ball when the other team's quarterback threw it.
• He scored 2 touchdowns from his interceptions, which is very exciting for a defensive player!