Collin Hill

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Collin Hill
Personal information
Born: (1997-10-09) October 9, 1997 (age 26)
Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:213 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school: Dorman (Roebuck, South Carolina)
College: Colorado State (2016–2019)
South Carolina (2020–2021)
Position: Quarterback
Undrafted: 2021
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:active

Collin M. Hill (born October 9, 1997) is an American football quarterback who is a free agent. He is a double transfer and played college football at Colorado State as well as South Carolina.

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Early life and high school

Hill grew up in Moore, South Carolina and attended Dorman High School where he played basketball and football. He was named team captain and MVP as a senior in 2015, leading the Cavaliers to the South Carolina state championship game. [1]

College career

Colorado State

After high school, Hill committed to Colorado State University and the Rams football program. There he was starting quarterback but had three season ending injuries. [2]

South Carolina

In 2020 he transferred to the University of South Carolina and being named starting quarterback instead of Ryan Hilinski. [3] [4]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 4.3 in
(1.94 m)		213 lb
(97 kg)		33+3⁄8 in
(0.85 m)		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.93 s1.72 s2.87 s4.40 s7.25 s33.5 in
(0.85 m)		9 ft 3 in
(2.82 m)
Source: USC Pro Day [5]

Cincinnati Bengals

Hill was undrafted and later signed as a free agent by the Cincinnati Bengals. He then was cut and didn't make the 55-man roster.

Helvetic Guards

On December 2, 2022, Hill was announced as starting quarterback of the newly founded franchise Helvetic Guards of the European League of Football. [6]

Personal life

Hill owns a business degree from Colorado State University and is working on a Master’s in educational technology. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Collin Hill - University of South Carolina Athletics". Gamecocksonline.com. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Collin Hill - Football - Colorado State University". CSURams.com. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Collin Hill beats out Ryan Hilinski to start at quarterback for South Carolina Gamecocks". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  4. ↑ "South Carolina football: Collin Hill named opening day starter". GarnetandCocky.com. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Pro Day Results". NFLDraftScouts.com. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  6. ↑ Daniel MacKenzie (December 2, 2022). "Helvetic Guards find quarterback in Collin Hill". AmericanFootballInternational.com. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
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