Vince Hill (American football)

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Vince Hill
Personal information
Born: (1985-11-22) November 22, 1985 (age 37)
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
College: Miles College (AL)
Position: Defensive back
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:268.5
Interceptions:19
Pass breakups:53
Forced fumbles:4
Total TDs:2
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Vince Hill (born November 22, 1985) is an American football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Miles College. He has been a member of the Alabama Vipers, Arizona Rattlers, San Jose SaberCats, Alabama Hammers, Alabama Outlawz and Florida Tarpons.

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College career

Hill played college football for the Miles Golden Bears and earned All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference honors in 2008. [1]

Professional career

Alabama Vipers

Hill signed with the Alabama Vipers on March 19, 2010. [2] He earned Second Team All-Arena honors and led the AFL in pass breakups with 30 in 2010. [3]

Arizona Rattlers

Hill was signed by the Arizona Rattlers on October 6, 2010. [4]

San Jose SaberCats

Hill signed with the San Jose SaberCats on September 28, 2011. [5]

Alabama Hammers

Hill played for the Alabama Hammers of the Professional Indoor Football League from 2013 to 2014, winning the PIFL championship in 2013. [6] [7]

Alabama Outlawz

Hill was signed by the Alabama Outlawz in December 2014. [8]

Florida Tarpons

On May 8, 2016, Hill signed with the Florida Tarpons. [9]

AFL statistics

YearTeam
TklAstSckPBFFFRBlkIntYdsTD
2010 Alabama 71340.03011061292
2011 Arizona 86320.0152109970
2012 San Jose 67230.081104120
Career224890.053430192382

Stats from ArenaFan: [10]

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References

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