P. J. Hill

P. J. Hill

Personal information
Born:	(1987-01-03) January 3, 1987 East Elmhurst, New York, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:	218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school:	Poly Prep (NY)
College:	Wisconsin
Position:	Running back
Undrafted:	2009
Career history
New Orleans Saints (2009)* Philadelphia Eagles (2009) Washington Redskins (2009) New Orleans Saints (2010)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2006) First-team All-Big Ten (2006)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Parrish "P. J." Hill Jr. (born January 3, 1987) is a former American football running back. He played college football at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Hill was a member of the New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins of the NFL.

College career

After graduating from Poly Prep Country Day School in Brooklyn, New York in 2005, Hill attended Wisconsin. Hill is one of just three players in Wisconsin Badgers history to have rushed for 1,000 yards in each of their first three seasons. He is one of two players to score at least ten rushing touchdowns in their first three years. Hill ranks sixth on the school's career rushing yardage list with 3,942 yards and is tied for sixth on Wisconsin's career rushing touchdowns list with 42. His 44 total touchdowns (42 rushing and two receiving) place him sixth in school history. He is fourth on the school's list for career rushing attempts with 770. He averaged 5.1 yards per carry during his 36-game career (tied for tenth all-time at Wisconsin). He rushed for at least 100 yards in a game 20 times (fifth-most in school history).

Statistics

		Rushing				Receiving
Year	Team	Attempts	Yards	Average	TDs	Receptions	Yds	Average	TDs
2006	Wisconsin	311	1,569	5.0	15	18	197	10.9	1
2007	Wisconsin	233	1,212	5.2	14	14	89	6.4	1
2008	Wisconsin	226	1,161	5.1	13	7	72	10.3	0
College Totals		770	3,942	5.1	42	39	358	9.2	2

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
5 ft 10+1⁄4 in (1.78 m)	222 lb (101 kg)	32+1⁄2 in (0.83 m)	9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m)	4.63 s	1.59 s	2.67 s	4.24 s	7.09 s	37.0 in (0.94 m)	10 ft 2 in (3.10 m)	16 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day

First stint with Saints

On April 27, 2009, a day after being undrafted in the 2009 NFL draft, Hill signed a 3-year contract with the New Orleans Saints. He ran for 128 yards on 26 carries with 3 touchdowns and had 2 catches for 9 yards in the 2009 preseason. He was waived by the Saints on September 5, 2009, and then re-signed to their practice squad the following day.

Philadelphia Eagles

Hill was signed off the Saints practice squad by the Philadelphia Eagles on October 28, 2009. He was waived on December 14 and subsequently re-signed to the Eagles' practice squad on December 16.

Washington Redskins

Hill was signed off the Eagles' practice squad by the Washington Redskins on December 30, 2009.

He was waived on May 3, 2010.

Second stint with Saints

Hill was claimed off waivers by the New Orleans Saints on May 4, 2010. He suffered a torn triceps in a preseason exhibition game on August 21, 2010, and after clearing waivers he was placed on injured reserve.

He was waived February 10, 2011.

External links

• New Orleans Saints bio