Anthony Hill Jr. 2026 NFL Draft: scouting report for Texas LB
Here is a 2026 NFL Draft scouting report and profile on Texas LB Anthony Hill jr.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 238
Year: Junior
Pro Comparison: Devin Lloyd
2026 NFL Combine Results
Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas
- Hand Size: 9 5/8″
- Arm Length: 32 3/8″
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.51
- Vertical Leap: 37″
- Broad Jump: 10’5″
- 20-Yard Shuttle:
- 3-Cone:
Pros of Anthony Hill Jr.
- Diagnostic skills. Flows to the ball instead of reading. Instincts that allow him to see a play before it happens.
- Blockshedding. Uncommon ability to stack and shed for a modern backer. Constantly wins his engagements at the junction point.
- Coverage skills. Shows the ability to turn and run, make plays on the ball, and cover in open space. Has played as wide as overhang and apex.
Cons of Anthony Hill Jr.
- Tackling inconsistencies. Occasionally comes in high, cleaned it up as his career at Texas went along.
Background
A Denton, Texas native, Hill Jr. joined the Longhorns in 2023 and had an immediate impact, recording 70 tackles as a freshman. Followed that up with standout 2024 and 2025 campaigns, during which he was named a second-team All-American.
Player Evaluation
Anthony Hill Jr. does everything right. He’s one of the cleanest film evaluations in the entire class. He knows how to play through blocks and find the ball in the run game, yet he can turn and run and defend the pass like a hybrid defender. He has very few flaws and is the kind of player where you look up and see that he has been in the league for a decade plus.
A to Z Rankings
A to Z Draft Grade: 7.79
Draft projection: Day 2.