Tye Hill

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TRANSACTIONS
Originally selected by the St. Louis Rams in the first round (15th overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft.

Traded to the Atlanta Falcons on September 1, 2009 in exchange for a 2010 seventh round draft selection.

CAREER
Has started in 21 of 28 career games while contributing with 94 tackles (79 solo), four interceptions, 15 passes defensed, one fumble recovery and one forced fumble.

Earned All-Rookie honors from Pro Football Weekly and the Professional Football Writers of America.

2008 (RAMS)
Started the first four games of the season at left cornerback and totaled 22 tackles (19 solo), two passes defensed and one fumble recovery.

A knee injury suffered against Buffalo in Week 4 sidelined Hill until he was finally placed on injured reserve (12/8).

Tied a career-high with six solo tackles against Philadelphia (9/7).

Made a career-high with seven tackles (five solo) vs. the New York Giants (9/14).

2007 (RAMS)
Competed in eight games (starting in seven) while contributing with 30 tackles (27 solo), one interception and nine passes defensed.

Placed on injured reserve (12/7).

Collared a career-high with six solo tackles against Carolina (9/9).

Grabbed his first interception of the season, added three solo tackles and posted a season-high three passes defensed at San Francisco (11/18).

2006 (RAMS)
Started in 10 of 16 games as a rookie and finished the season with 42 tackles (33 solo), a team-high three interceptions, four passes defensed and one fumble recovery.

His three interceptions were the most by a Rams rookie since linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa tallied three in 2003.

Earned All-Rookie honors from Pro Football Weekly and the Professional Football Writers of America.

Made his first career interception against Denver (9/10).

Tied for the team lead with six tackles vs. Chicago (12/11).

COLLEGE
Finished his Clemson career with 149 tackles (118 solo), three sacks, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, five interceptions and 35 passes defensed.

In 12 games on offense, gained 209 yards with two touchdowns on 37 carries.

A finalist for the Thorpe Award, given to the nation’s top defensive back.

Named the team’s most improved player as a sophomore.

Earned ACC Defensive Back of the Week honors against Florida State.

PERSONAL
Attended Woodland High School in St. George, South Carolina and was an all-state selection as a junior and senior.

Rushed for 1,445 yards and 16 touchdowns in seven games as a senior.

Was an All-America selection in both football and track.

Earned High School Sports Report and Low Country Track Athlete of the Year.