Western Illinois University Athletics

SENIOR (2015): Saw action in 12 games, missing the finale at Illinois State with an injury... caught a 2-yard touchdown in the win over Southern Illinois.

JUNIOR (2014): Started in the opener versus Valparaiso and had a 7-yard catch... two catches for five yards at Wisconsin... 9-yard catch against Drake... suffered a season-ending knee injury in the Drake game... earned his Bachelor's degree following the Fall 2014 semester... received the Missouri Valley Football Conference Presidents Academic Award, earning a 3.50 cumulative GPA and was within 18 hours of graduation.

SOPHOMORE (2013): Started in 10 of his 12 games played... finished with seven catches totaling 52 yards... saw action in the opener against Hampton... earned his first collegiate start in the Quincy game... also started at Minnesota... played and started at UNLV... started against South Dakota... started at Illinois State... caught two passes totaling 20 yards versus South Dakota State... career-highs of four receptions for 27 yards at Youngstown State... started against Missouri State... earned the start versus Southern Illinois... played at Indiana State... caught a 5-yard pass at Northern Iowa... received the MVFC Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award.

REDSHIRT-FRESHMAN (2012): Played in nine games... saw time at tight end and on special teams... 18-yard catch at Iowa State... assisted tackle on special teams at Southern Illinois.

FRESHMAN (2011): Redshirted... named Scout Team Offensive Player of the Year. Named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time All-Corn Belt Conference selection, including First Team accolades his senior year... named All-Area last fall... Academic All-State honors... recorded 27 tackles, eight tackles for loss and four sacks in 2010... 24 tackles, seven tackles for loss and three sacks his junior year... made 31 tackles and personal-highs in tackle for loss (10) and sacks (five) with an interception his sophomore year... registered seven touchdowns combined rushing and receiving last fall... member of the Class 4A state championship team in 2010... the 2009 team advanced to the state semifinals... lettered three years each in football and baseball... selected All-Sangamon Conference and All-Area in baseball... played football for coach Derek Leonard.

PERSONAL: Born Oct. 22, 1992 in Columbia, Mo.... No. 1 sports highlight was winning a state championship... his coach Derek Leonard has been a major influence and coach he most admires, “He taught me the importance of working hard and never giving up, also to always give my best effort. He is also a good role model and knew how to keep things fun.”... enjoys sports, paintball, working out, playing X-Box and hanging out with friends... favorite professional team is the Kansas City Chiefs... favorite musician is Jason Aldean... son Jeff and Janet Hill.

MAJOR: Mathematics