Texas Longhorns linebacker [autotag]Anthony Hill[/autotag] is heading into his second season on the Forty Acres. The standout defender was highly coveted coming out of the 2023 class, ultimately deciding on coming to Austin.
Despite only being a true freshman, the Longhorns defense thrust him into action immediately. He saw action in all 14 games, starting six of them. For his efforts, Hill was named FWAA Freshman All-American, co-Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year, and a Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award semifinalist.
With the 2024 college football season fast approaching, our preview continues with Anthony Hill Jr.’s player profile.
Preseason Player Profile
Hometown: Denton, Texas
Ht: 6-3
Wt: 243
247Sports Composite Ranking:
Five-Star | No. 1 Linebacker | No. 17 Nationally (2023 Class)
Class in 2024: Sophomore
Career Stats
| Games | Solo Tackles | Assisted | Total | TFLs | Sacks | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 40 | 27 | 67 | 8.0 | 5.0 | 1 |
Depth Chart Overview
Hill played early and often for the Texas Longhorns defense in 2023. The only linebackers to get more snaps than Hill’s 545 defensive snaps were Jaylan Ford and edge rusher Barryn Sorrell. Hill is the projected starter at the weakside linebacker spot ahead of David Gbenda.