Overview
- Hill announced his decision on social media, thanking his Longhorn Family and declaring for the NFL Draft.
- His announcement did not specify whether he will play in the Dec. 31 Citrus Bowl against Michigan.
- He earned All-American honors in 2024 after leading the nation with 16.5 tackles for loss and followed with a 2025 season that included 69 tackles, four sacks and two interceptions despite a late-season broken hand.
- Evaluations vary across outlets, with ESPN listing him as the No. 4 linebacker and Pro Football Focus ranking him No. 50 overall.
- Sophomore TyAnthony Smith stepped in during Hill’s injury absence and performed well, highlighting Texas’s short-term depth at linebacker.