Sammie Lee Hill

American football player (born 1986)
American football player
Sammie Lee Hill
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Hill with the Detroit Lions in 2011
No. 79, 91, 94
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1986-11-08) November 8, 1986 (age 37)
West Blocton, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:328 lb (149 kg)
Career information
High school:West Blocton
College:Stillman
NFL draft:2009 / Round: 4 / Pick: 115
Career history
  • Detroit Lions (2009–2012)
  • Tennessee Titans (2013–2015)
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× First-team All-SIAC (2007, 2008)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:165
Sacks:7.0
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:5
Player stats at PFR

Sammie Lee Hill (born November 8, 1986) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Stillman. He was also a member of the Tennessee Titans.

Early life

Hill played high school football at West Blocton High School in West Blocton, Alabama.

College career

He played at Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama from 2005 to 2008.

Professional career

Detroit Lions

Hill was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft and was the first player from Stillman to be drafted.[1]

Tennessee Titans

On March 13, 2013, Hill signed a three-year, $11.4 million contract, including $4 million guaranteed with the Tennessee Titans.[2]

References

  1. ^ "2009 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  2. ^ Sammie Lee Hill, Tennessee Titans strike 3-year deal

External links

  • Detroit Lions bio
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Detroit Lions 2009 NFL draft selections