Tommie Lee Hill III (born November 28, 1985) is a former

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. He was a member of the

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and the

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of the

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and

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of the

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Early years

At Arapahoe High School in Littleton, Colo., Hill was a two-time All-conference and All-state performer. He also played on the AHS basketball, and track teams he was ranked as the No. 27 weak-side defensive end in the country by Rivals.com. Injuries kept him from four games during his senior campaign. He posted 13 tackles in Arapahoe's 7-6 win over Class 5A champion Ponderosa.

College career

In 2008 Hill was one of two defensive team captains, who finished his CSU career by earning

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Defensive Player of the Game, started all 13 contests at his familiar right defensive end position and made 30 tackles (14 solo) and three sacks, five tackles for loss, two interceptions, two more passes broken up, one fumble recovery and a blocked kick. In 2007, as a junior, he played in all 12 games, starting nine, and established his career high with 47 tackles (26 solo); also had 5½ sacks and six tackles for loss, two pass breakups, one fumble recovery and two forced fumbles. As a sophomore, he saw playing time in all 12 games, starting four and ended season with 3 sacks. In 2005, he finished the season with 13 tackles, three for losses, in 10 games, including the

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(Dec. 22). Redshirted as a true freshman in his first year of eligibility in 2004.

Professional career

New York Giants

He was signed as a

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immediately following the

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by the

. He was waived on September 4, 2010.

BC Lions

He was signed as a

by the BC Lions and placed on their practice roster September 21, 2010.

Oakland Raiders

On January 5, 2011, he was signed by the

. He was waived by the

in their final cut on September 3, 2011.

References

External links

BC Lions bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hill, Tommie 1985 births Living people American football defensive ends Colorado State Rams football players Players of American football from San Diego New York Giants players People from Arapahoe County, Colorado