Trysten Hill

{{Short description|American football player (born 1998)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}} {{Infobox NFL biography | name = Trysten Hill | image_size = | alt = | caption = | current_team = | position = Defensive tackle | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1998|03|25}} | birth_place = Lee, Florida, U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 3 | weight_lb = 310 | high_school = Suwannee (Live Oak, Florida) | college = UCF (2016–2018) | draftyear = 2019 | draftround = 2 | draftpick = 58 | pastteams = * Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|2019}}–{{NFL Year|2022}}) * Arizona Cardinals ({{NFL Year|2022}}) * Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2023}})* * New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2023}}–{{NFL Year|2024}}) * Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2024}})* | status = Practice Squad (Injured) | highlights = * Colley Matrix national champion (2017) * Second-team All-AAC (2017) | statleague = NFL | statseason = 2024 | statweek = 3 | statlabel1 = Total tackles | statvalue1 = 39 | statlabel2 = Sacks | statvalue2 = 1.5 | statlabel3 = Interceptions | statvalue3 = | statlabel4 = Pass deflections | statvalue4 = | statlabel5 = Forced fumbles | statvalue5 = | statlabel6 = Fumble recoveries | statvalue6 = | pfr = HillTr00 }}

'''Trysten Hill''' (born March 25, 1998) is an American professional football defensive tackle. He played college football for the UCF Knights, and was selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys.

==Early life== Hill attended Suwannee High School in Live Oak, Florida, where he played as a defensive end. As a junior, he contributed to the team reaching the state semifinals and received All-area honors.

As a senior, he helped the team reach the FHSAA 5A regional finals and received Florida Class 5A All-State first-team honors. He was rated as a three-star recruit prospect, per ESPN.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Trysten Hill - 2018 - Football|url=https://ucfknights.com/sports/football/roster/trysten-hill/7732|access-date=January 5, 2022|website=UCF Athletics|language=en}}</ref>

==College career== Hill originally committed to the Georgia Institute of Technology and then University of Virginia to play college football, before ultimately deciding to enroll at the University of Central Florida (UCF).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/florida-lineman-commit-for-georgia-tech/XiiPAxPRuTQmiJHHg2jOcK/|title=Florida lineman is commit No. 5 for Georgia Tech|first=Michael|last=Carvell|newspaper=Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=June 23, 2015|access-date=April 28, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.capitalgazette.com/os-trysten-hill-ucf-football-20160808-story.html|title=Rookie UCF DL Trysten Hill 'proud' to be mentored by Jamiyus Pittman|first=Shannon|last=Green|newspaper=Capital Gazette|via=Orlando Sentinel|date=August 8, 2016|access-date=April 28, 2020}}</ref> As a true freshman, he started 13 games at defensive end, collecting 15 tackles (5 for loss), one sack, one quarterback hurry and one forced fumble.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/ucf-knights/os-ucf-football-0929-20160928-story.html|title=UCF defense helped by consistent play of rookie lineman Trysten Hill|first=Shannon|last=Green|newspaper=Orlando Sentinel|date=September 28, 2016|access-date=April 28, 2020}}</ref>

As a sophomore, he started 13 games at defensive tackle, posting 20 tackles (4 for loss), 2 sacks and 5 quarterback hurries.

As a junior, it was reported that he fell out of favor with the coaching staff and only started one out of 12 games at defensive tackle. He registered 36 tackles, 3 sacks, 10.5 tackles for loss, while also having 2 carries for one rushing yard and one touchdown. He had 6 tackles, (3 for loss) and 2 sacks against the University of Memphis in the American Athletic Conference championship game. He was a part of a 25-game winning streak that ended against Louisiana State University in the 2019 Fiesta Bowl.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/ucf-knights/os-sp-ucf-trysten-hill-1231-story.html|title=UCF defensive lineman Trysten Hill eager to continue resurgence in Fiesta Bowl|first=Chris|last=Hays|newspaper=Orlando Sentinel|date=December 30, 2018|access-date=April 28, 2020}}</ref>

He finished his college career with 71 tackles and six sacks. After his junior season in 2018, he announced his intention to declare for the 2019 NFL draft.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/ucf-knights/os-sp-ucf-trysten-hill-0103-story.html|title=UCF defensive lineman Trysten Hill declares for NFL draft hours after Fiesta Bowl loss|first=Chris|last=Hays|newspaper=Orlando Sentinel|date=January 2, 2019|access-date=April 28, 2020}}</ref>

==Professional career== {{NFL predraft | height ft = 6 | height in = 2 3/4 | weight = 308 | dash = 5.04 | arm span = 33 3/8 | hand span = 10 1/4 | ten split = 1.73 | twenty split = 2.88 | shuttle = 4.38 | cone drill = 7.70 | vertical = 35 | broad ft = 9 | broad in = 7 | bench = 28 | wonderlic = 23 | note = All values from NFL Combine<ref>{{cite web |title=Trysten Hill Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/trysten-hill/32004849-4c00-0003-9608-9c2ce3128b7b |website=NFL.com |access-date=April 28, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1017782&DraftYear=2019 |title=2019 Draft Scout Trysten Hill, Central Florida NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |access-date=January 16, 2023 |website=draftscout.com}}</ref> }}

===Dallas Cowboys=== Hill was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round (58th overall) in the 2019 NFL draft.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Dallas Cowboys select Trysten Hill with the 58th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft|url=https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2019/4/26/18511130/the-dallas-cowboys-select-trysten-hill-with-the-58th-pick-in-the-2019-nfl-draft|work=Blogging The Boys|date=April 26, 2019|access-date=April 28, 2020}}</ref> He had an underwhelming season as a backup at the three-technique defensive tackle position behind Maliek Collins. Hill registered four tackles and three quarterback pressures in 121 snaps. He was declared inactive in nine games and appeared in just three contests after Week 7.

In 2020, after Collins left in free agency, he began the season as the starter at the three-technique defensive tackle position, after Gerald McCoy was lost for the season with a torn quadriceps injury. He was involved in a controversy during the Week 3 game against the Seattle Seahawks due to a tackle on running back Chris Carson, where Hill twisted Carson's knee after the play had ended, causing a sprain. Later in the same drive, Hill delivered a late, helmet-to-helmet hit on quarterback Russell Wilson, who was uninjured on the play.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys' Trysten Hill called "dirty" player for twisting Chris Carson's knee|url=https://www.radio.com/1053thefan/sports/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-hill-called-dirty-player-for-hurting-chris-carson|work=105.3 The Fan|date=September 27, 2020|access-date=September 27, 2020}}</ref> The league fined Hill $6,522 for each hit respectively, totaling $13,044.<ref>{{cite web|title=Trysten Hill fined for twisting Chris Carson's leg|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/10/03/trysten-hill-fined-for-twisting-chris-carsons-leg/|work=Pro Football Talk|date=October 3, 2020|access-date=October 3, 2020}}</ref> In Week 5 against the New York Giants, he tore his right ACL after pushing quarterback Daniel Jones and trying to hold him up to avoid a possible roughing the passer penalty. On October 19, he was placed on the injured reserve list.<ref>{{cite news |title=Cowboys' Trysten Hill: Officially lands on IR |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/cowboys-trysten-hill-officially-lands-on-ir/ |website=CBSSports.com |date=October 19, 2020 |access-date=November 1, 2020}}</ref> He started the first 5 games, while posting 14 tackles (one for loss) and 5 quarterback pressures.

On August 31, 2021, Hill was placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list to start the season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys Make 28 Moves; Roster Cut Down To 53|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-make-28-moves-to-set-initial-53-man-roster|author=Phillips, Rob|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=August 31, 2021}}</ref> He was activated on November 13.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys activate Michael Gallup, Trysten Hill|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/11/13/cowboys-activate-michael-gallup-trystan-hill/|author=Alper, Josh|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=November 13, 2021}}</ref> Hill had a season-high five tackles with two quarterback pressures on Thanksgiving Day against the Las Vegas Raiders. He was suspended one game after punching Raiders guard John Simpson in a postgame altercation after the Cowboys lost the game, 33–36.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys DT Trysten Hill suspended two games for punch following game vs. Raiders|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/cowboys-dt-trysten-hill-suspended-two-games-for-punch-following-game-vs-raiders|author=Gordon, Grant|website=NFL.com|date=November 29, 2021}}</ref> Hill was placed on the Reserve/COVID list for the games against the New York Giants (12/19) and Washington Commanders (12/26). His recovery from his previous injury and being passed on the depth chart by rookie Osa Odighizuwa, limited him to appear in only six games, registering 10 tackles, a half sack, and six quarterback pressures.

In 2022, Hill played in the first seven games of the season as a backup defensive tackle behind Odighizuwa. He was declared inactive for the eighth game against the Chicago Bears. On November 1, 2022, Hill was waived by the Cowboys, to make room for the return from injury of Tarell Basham.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys Officially Waive DT Trysten Hill|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-officially-waive-dt-trysten-hill|author=Eatman, Nick|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=November 1, 2022}}</ref> He appeared in seven games for Dallas, tallying six tackles and four quarterback pressures.

===Arizona Cardinals === On November 2, 2022, Hill was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals, to replace an injured Rashard Lawrence.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cardinals Claim Defensive Tackle Trysten Hill, Place Darrel Williams On IR|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-claim-defensive-tackle-trysten-hill-place-darrel-williams-on-ir|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=November 2, 2022}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on December 28.<ref name="j512">{{cite web | title=Cardinals add long snapper Hunter Bradley, sign Pharoh Cooper to roster | website=Arizona Sports | date=2022-12-28 | url=https://arizonasports.com/story/3443359/cardinals-long-snapper-hunter-bradley-sign-pharoh-cooper-roster/ | access-date=2024-09-05}}</ref> Hill appeared in six games as a backup defensive tackle, collecting six tackles and one sack.

===Cleveland Browns=== On March 20, 2023, Hill signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Browns.<ref>{{cite web|title=Browns sign DT Trysten Hill|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-dt-trysten-hill|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=March 20, 2023}}</ref> He was released by Cleveland on August 29, and was subsequently re-signed to the team's practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Browns reduce roster to 53|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-2023-reduce-roster-to-53|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=August 29, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Browns claim CB Kahlef Hailassie and add 15 to practice squad|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-claim-cb-kahlef-hailassie-and-add-15-to-practice-squad|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=August 30, 2023}}</ref> Hill was released from the practice squad on September 26.<ref>{{cite web |title=Browns sign TE Devin Asiasi and RB Deon Jackson to practice squad |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-te-devin-asiasi-and-rb-deon-jackson-to-practice-squad |access-date=September 26, 2023 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref>

===New England Patriots=== On October 4, 2023, the New England Patriots signed Hill to their practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-dl-trysten-hill-to-the-practice-squad-release-p-corliss-waitman-fr|work=Patriots.com|title=Patriots Sign DL Trysten Hill to the Practice Squad; Release P Corliss Waitman from the Practice Squad|date=October 4, 2023|accessdate=October 4, 2023}}</ref> On October 21, he was elevated to the active roster. Hill appeared in one game and did not record any statistics. On October 23, he reverted back to the team's practice squad. Hill signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots Sign Seven Players to Future Contracts|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-seven-players-to-future-contracts-x3311|website=Patriots.com|date=January 8, 2024}}</ref>

On August 28, 2024, Hill was released by the Patriots and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots Claim Four Players and Release Four Players|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-claim-four-players-and-release-four-players|website=Patriots.com|date=August 28, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots Sign Six Players to the Practice Squad|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-six-players-to-the-practice-squad|website=Patriots.com|date=August 29, 2024}}</ref> He was elevated to the active roster and appeared in two games with no stats recorded. Hill was released on October 10.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 10, 2024 |title=Patriots Sign C Ben Brown to the 53-Man Roster from Las Vegas Practice Squad |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-c-ben-brown-to-the-53-man-roster-from-las-vegas-practice-squad |access-date=2024-10-10 |website=Patriots.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Indianapolis Colts=== On November 18, 2024, Hill signed with the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 18, 2024 |title=Colts sign DT Trysten Hill to practice squad |url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-dt-trysten-hill-to-practice-squad |access-date=December 26, 2024 |website=Colts.com}}</ref> On December 10, he was placed on the practice squad injured list. On December 30, Hill was released from the practice squad injured list.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 30, 2024 |title=Colts release DT Trysten Hill from Practice Squad Injured List |url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-release-dt-trysten-hill-from-practice-squad-injured-list |access-date=December 26, 2024 |website=Colts.com}}</ref>

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