Sammie Lee Hill
American football player (born 1986)
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Sammie Lee Hill (born November 8, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL draft. He played college football for the Stillman Tigers. He was also a member of the Tennessee Titans.
West Blocton, Alabama, U.S.
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| Position | Defensive tackle | ||||||||||
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| Born | November 8, 1986 West Blocton, Alabama, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 331 lb (150 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | West Blocton | ||||||||||
| College | Stillman | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2009: 4th round, 115th overall pick | ||||||||||
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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]