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. Locked in a competitive battle with veteran Cody Barton for the starting linebacker spot next to Cedric Gray. The Titans' base defense won't feature three off-ball linebackers frequently. Hill Jr. showed promise in early OTAs, including recording an interception. Heading into minicamp, scouts slightly favored Hill Jr. over Barton (who had a down 2025 season), suggesting he has the edge in the position battle but competition remains fierce (per Where Every Titans Draft Pick Stands on the Depth Chart Heading into Minicamp).
Role / Depth Chart
Competing with Cody Barton for the starting off-ball linebacker spot next to Cedric Gray. Hill Jr. has a "great chance to start" as the second-round 2026 pick, with early OTA and minicamp performance suggesting he has the edge over Barton. The team may also consider trading Barton if Hill Jr. makes his presence known immediately. Training camp and preseason will determine the final decision. (per Top Depth Chart Battles That Will Define Titans Minicamp)
Injury Status
Healthy.
Recent News
- 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...)
- 2026-05-03 — NFL defense rankings 2025: Evaluating all 32 Defenses Entering 2026 Season (NFL defense rankings 2025: Evaluating all 32 Defenses Entering 2026 Season)
- 2026-04-25 — NFL Draft 2026 winners and losers: Raiders continue very good offseason, while Cowboys... (NFL Draft 2026 winners and losers: Raiders continue very good offseason, while Cowboys...)
Open Questions
- Will Hill Jr. beat out Cody Barton for the starting linebacker spot?