TEN Anthony Hill Jr.
NFL player. Position: LB. Team: TEN.
Quick Facts
- Position: LB
- Team: TEN (Tennessee Titans)
- Bye week (2026): 9
- Draft pick: Round 2, 2026
2026 Outlook
Texas product drafted in round 2 by the Titans. In Robert Saleh's 4-3 defense scheme, Hill Jr. is competing for one of three starting linebacker spots. Early training camp (Aug 10) saw veteran free agent Mohamoud Diabate listed as the initial third starter, with Hill Jr. listed directly behind him—"meaning the opportunity to compete for the position is still in place for the intriguing rookie" (per Tennessee Titans release unofficial depth chart: 5 takeaways). Hill Jr. showed promise in early OTAs, including recording an interception, suggesting he has upside but is currently backing up Diabate on the unofficial depth chart (per Where Every Titans Draft Pick Stands on the Depth Chart Heading into Minicamp). The Titans defense overall is viewed as undervalued heading into 2026, with Hill Jr.'s range and coverage skills contributing to that potential (per 2026 Fantasy Football Undervalued Defense/Special Teams - Yahoo Sports).
Role / Depth Chart
Backup linebacker in Saleh's 4-3 defense (August 10 unofficial depth chart). Positioned behind Mohamoud Diabate for the third starting LB spot. Competition remains for the role as the preseason progresses. (per Tennessee Titans release unofficial depth chart: 5 takeaways)
Injury Status
Healthy.
Recent News
- 2026-04-16 — 2026 NFL Draft: Yahoo consensus big board has Buckeyes defender No. 1, with Fernando... (2026 NFL Draft: Yahoo consensus big board has Buckeyes defender No. 1, with Fernando...)
- 2026-08-10 — Tennessee Titans release unofficial depth chart: 5 takeaways (Tennessee Titans release unofficial depth chart: 5 takeaways)
- 2026-04-20 — 2026 NFL mock draft: Jordan Reid's predictions for 257 picks (2026 NFL mock draft: Jordan Reid's predictions for 257 picks)
- 2026-03-04 — Ranking college football's best newcomer classes (Ranking college football's best newcomer classes)
- 2026-04-24 — Six teams who traded first-round picks set sights on Day 2 of NFL draft (Six teams who traded first-round picks set sights on Day 2 of NFL draft)
- 2026-04-21 — 2026 NFL draft position rankings: Kiper, Miller, Reid, Yates (2026 NFL draft position rankings: Kiper, Miller, Reid, Yates)
- 2026-04-23 — Aziz’s 2026 NFL Draft positional rankings (defense) (Aziz’s 2026 NFL Draft positional rankings (defense))
- 2026-04-21 — The '26 NFL Draft Class: Defensive Line, Linebackers (The '26 NFL Draft Class: Defensive Line, Linebackers)
- 2026-04-21 — 2026 NFL Draft: Top 5 Defensive Prospects at Each Position -- Scouting Reports & Team Fits (2026 NFL Draft: Top 5 Defensive Prospects at Each Position -- Scouting Reports & Team Fits)
- 2026-04-22 — 7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Browns, Jets, and Cowboys steal value early as WR and... (7-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Browns, Jets, and Cowboys steal value early as WR and...)
Open Questions
- Will Hill Jr. beat out Cody Barton for the starting linebacker spot?