John Tye Hill was born on June 3,1982 and is an American former college and professional football cornerback who played in the National Football League for five seasons.
25 Facts About Tye Hill
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Tye Hill played college football for Clemson University, and earned consensus All-American honors.
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Tye Hill was drafted by the St Louis Rams in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft.
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Tye Hill has played for the Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans, and Detroit Lions.
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Tye Hill attended Woodland High School in Dorchester, South Carolina, and played high school football.
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Tye Hill graduated with a bachelor's degree in human resource development.
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Tye Hill was an All-American selection in 2005 and a first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference choice.
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Tye Hill was a finalist for the Thorpe Award, given to nation's top defensive back.
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Tye Hill had three interceptions, defended 7 passes and 54 total tackles.
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In 2004 Tye Hill defensed 21 passes, two tackles for a loss and a sack to go along with his 52 tackles.
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In 2002 Tye Hill was a running back and was Clemson's third-leading rusher as a freshman with 225 yards on 42 carries and led all Tiger running backs in yards per carry.
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Tye Hill was an accomplished member of the track and field team at Clemson, winning three ACC championships and several all-conference accolades.
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Tye Hill posted personal bests of 10.27 seconds in the 100 meters and 20.97 seconds in the 200 meters.
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Tye Hill was drafted in the first round by the St Louis Rams in the 2006 NFL Draft.
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On July 31,2006, Tye Hill signed five-year $10.2 million contract with the Rams.
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Tye Hill started his NFL career with a bang by recording two tackles and an interception, in the season opener against the Broncos.
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Tye Hill capped the season by being named Rams Rookie of the Year and was voted to the 2006 All-Rookie honors from PFWA.
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In 2008, in four starts, Tye Hill totaled 20 tackles, 2 pass deflections, and a forced fumble.
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Tye Hill tore cartilage in his knee which forced him to sit out the rest of the season after playing only four games.
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Tye Hill was traded to the Atlanta Falcons on September 1,2009, for a 7th round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.
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Tye Hill scored the first touchdown of his career on November 8,2009, when he intercepted a pass from Jason Campbell and returned it for a 62-yard touchdown.
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Tye Hill was signed to a one-year contract by the Tennessee Titans on March 30,2010.
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Tye Hill was waived by the team on September 4,2010.
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Tye Hill was signed by the Detroit Lions on December 2,2010.
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On March 4,2011 the Detroit Lions elected not to tender Tye Hill making him an unrestricted free agent.