Gordon Hill is a retired

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. He played

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. He was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He is currently the cornerbacks coach for

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. Hill grew up in

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and played high school football at

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.Weinberg, David
"St. Joseph grad Gordon Hill signs with Chargers"
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'', May 3, 2015. Accessed September 27, 2017. "Gordon Hill and Max Valles grew up together in Winslow Township and were teammates at St. Joseph High School in Hammonton."

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

On May 2, 2016, the

signed Hill to a free agent contract. Hill saw action in the Chargers' first two preseason games, accounting for a tackle in a 17–7 win over the

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on August 13, and an assisted tackle in a 22–19 victory over the

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on August 22. On September 1, 2016, the Chargers waived Hill due to roster cuts.

References

External links

Sacred Heart bioSan Diego Chargers bio
1993 births Living people American football safeties People from Winslow Township, New Jersey Players of American football from New Jersey Sportspeople from Camden County, New Jersey San Diego Chargers players St. Joseph Academy (New Jersey) alumni Sacred Heart Pioneers football players {{defensiveback-1990s-stub