Physical Pitt safety who made big plays and big tackles
In the 2022 season, Brandon Hill was Pittsburgh’s second-leading tackler with 67 stops and added two pass breakups plus a fumble recovery, building on a 2021 breakout that featured 81 tackles, six PBUs, two interceptions, and a forced fumble. He’s the kind of DB coaches love in the box: aggressive, physical, and comfortable playing downhill, with enough playmaking juice to change a game when the ball finds him. The caveat is durability and pro trajectory—he entered the NFL after Pitt and has battled knee issues, so the fit is best for a team that values tough, trigger-fast safety play over pure coverage flash.
