Anthony Hill Jr.
Full Name: Anthony Hill Jr.
Date of Birth: July 21, 2004
Age (as of May 2025): 20
Hometown: Denton, Texas
High School: Ryan High School (Denton, TX)
Current School: Texas Longhorns football
Conference: Southeastern Conference (SEC)
Academic Major: Not publicly disclosed
Years at School: Entering 3rd year (Junior class standing in 2025)
Transfer History: None
Redshirt Status: Did not redshirt; played as a true freshman
Eligibility Remaining: Two seasons (2025, 2026)
FootBall Information
Position(s) Played: Linebacker (MIKE, WILL), Edge Blitzer
Primary Position: Off-Ball Linebacker
Pro Position Projection: Three-Down MIKE / Impact WILL Linebacker
Jersey Number: #0
Starter or Backup: Full-time starter
Team Captain Status: Not publicly disclosed
Games Played / Started:
2023: 14 games (7 starts)
2024: 14 games (14 starts)
Injury History: No significant injuries reported
Suspensions/Disciplinary Issues: None reported
Coach History:
Head Coach: Steve Sarkisian
Defensive Coordinator: Pete Kwiatkowski
Linebackers Coach: Jeff Choate
Physical
Measurements
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 235 lbs
Arm Length: Pending Combine
Hand Size: Pending Combine
Wingspan: Pending Combine
summary
summary
Anthony Hill Jr. is an explosive, three-level impact linebacker with elite closing burst, downhill violence, and modern coverage upside. At 6'3", 235 lbs, Hill combines prototypical linebacker size with rare acceleration and range, making him one of the most disruptive second-level defenders in college football.
A former five-star recruit, Hill immediately became a defensive centerpiece for Texas, showcasing blitz timing, sideline-to-sideline pursuit, and playmaking production behind the line of scrimmage. He wins with instincts, trigger speed, and physical finishing ability.
While continued refinement in coverage spacing and block deconstruction will elevate his ceiling further, Hill projects as an early-round defensive cornerstone in the 2026 NFL Draft.