Derek Hill (gridiron football)

Derek Keith Hill was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver for two seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Steelers in the third round of the 1989 NFL draft after playing college football at the University of Arizona. He was also a member of the Phoenix Cardinals, Toronto Argonauts, Shreveport Pirates, Amsterdam Admirals, Scottish Claymores and Anaheim Piranhas.

Early life

Derek Keith Hill was born on November 4, 1967, in Detroit, Michigan. ==College career==

College career

Hill was a four-year letterman for the Arizona Wildcats from 1985 to 1988. He caught 25 passes for 508 yards and five touchdowns his senior season in 1988 while also returning 24 punts for 129 yards, and eight kicks 149 yards. Williams missed part of his senior year due to an ankle injury. He played in the Hula Bowl and Senior Bowl after his senior season. While at Arizona, he was accused of taking $16,000 from a booster. ==Professional career==

Professional career

Hill was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round, with the 61st overall pick, of the 1989 NFL draft. He officially signed with the team on July 22. Hill signed with the Phoenix Cardinals on March 12, 1991. He played both offense and defense in the AFL as the league played under ironman rules. ==Death==

Death

Hill died on January 21, 2012, in Carson, California of an apparent heart attack. ==References==

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