Stephen Trevon Hill is an American football wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League.
Education
Hill attended Miller Grove High School in Lithonia, Georgia, where he was rated a three-star prospect by Rivals.com. Hill attended Georgia Technical from 2009 to 2011. He studied sociology.
He finished his career with 49 receptions for 1,248 yards and nine touchdowns.
Career
He was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia Technology He was ranked as the Number.
99 wide receiver in the class of 2009.
Track and field
Hill also ran track for the Miller Grove High School and Georgia Technical track team On January 5, 2012, Hill announced that he would forgo his senior season and enter the 2012 NFL Draft.
2012 NFL Draft
At Georgia Technical"s Pro Day on March 6, 2012, Hill impressed NFL scouts with his pass catching ability and route running ability, something they had previously questioned. He was considered one of the best wide receiver prospects for the 2012 NFL Draft.
New York Jets
Hill was drafted in the second round by the New York Jets, who traded their 5th and 7th round selections to the Seattle Seahawks to move up four spots to the 43rd overall and select Hill.
Hill came to an agreement with the team on a four-year $5 million contract with approximately $2.8 million in guarantees on May 3, 2012. Hill was named the starting receiver, alongside Santonio Holmes, on September 6, 2012. Hill recorded five receptions for 84 yards and two touchdowns from quarterback Mark Sanchez despite battling a stomach illness.
Hill was placed on injured reserve on December 19, 2012 after suffering a sprained LCL in his knee.
He finished the year with 252 yards and three touchdowns. In the 2013 season, his second in the league, Hill played in twelve games with the Jets, catching passes from rookie quarterback Geno Smith.
After missing the Jets" Week 14 game against the Oakland Raiders with a knee injury, the Jets placed Hill on the injured reserve on December 13, 2013, ending his season. Hill was released by the Jets on August 30, 2014.
Carolina Panthers
After clearing waivers, Hill was added to practice squad of the Carolina Panthers on September 2, 2014.
On August 2, 2015, he was waived/injured after tearing his right Anterior Cruciate Ligament. After going unclaimed, the Panthers placed Hill on injured reserve on August 5. On November 23, 2015, he was placed on reserve/suspended list for one game due to receiving a citation for marijuana possession.