2015 Football Roster
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B.J. Hill
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Oakboro, N.C.
- High School:
- West Stanly
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 300
AS A SENIOR (2017):
• Enters his senior season with more career starts (31) than any other player on defense. That mark ranks second on the entire team.
AS A JUNIOR (2016):
• Solid performer on the defensive line - tallying 586 snaps and 39 stops for the season.
• Co-recipient of the team’s Bo Rein Award, for a vital contribution in an unsung role.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2015):
• Workhorse on the defensive line who ranked fifth on the team in tackles with 51 - third in tackles for loss with 11.
• Co-Recipient of the Carey Brewbaker Award, which is given to the team’s most outstanding defensive lineman.
• Tied for the team lead in tackles in the win at Old Dominion.
AS A FRESHMAN (2014):
• Started five of the last six games at defensive tackle, including the bowl victory over UCF. He led all true freshmen on defense in starts.
• Earned his first career start at Louisville - he tallied seven tackles in that contest - including 1.5 tackles for loss.
• Earned the Philip Rivers Freshman of the Year Award for the defense, he tallied 37 stops and 7.5 tackles for loss for the season.
• Enrolled at NC State for 2014 spring semester. Participated in spring drills.
IN HIGH SCHOOL:
• Played defensive end and running back for coach James Johnson.
• Senior Stats: 68 tackles, nine sacks and one INT; 118 rushes for 819 yards and five touchdowns.
• Also played basketball, including AAU competition.
• Rankings: No. 70 defensive end nationally by scout.com. No. 35 player in North Carolina by rivals.com. No. 50 defensive end nationally by ESPN.com.
• Major: Criminology