On Monday, Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. continued to add to his trophy case. The talented 19-year-old was named the SEC’s Co-Defensive Player of the Week. It is the second conference weekly honor of the season for the Ryan High School product who was named the SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 15.
In the Longhorns win over Kentucky on Saturday, Hill led the team in total tackles with 11, sacks with two, and tackles for a loss with four. He was the only Longhorns player to record two sacks as the Kentucky offensive line struggled to keep him in check.
While Hill’s statistics impressed, he came through at moments when his team needed a big stop. On Kentucky’s second play of the game, he recorded his first sack of the afternoon, forcing a 2nd and 17 on a drive that ended with a punt three plays later. His second sack was for a 12-yard loss, forcing a field goal attempt that the Wildcats then missed.
As the Longhorns push for a national championship, Hill will be a player to watch. He has shown he can lead this offense and received national recognition this year for his stellar play. Entering the final week of the regular season, Hill leads Texas in sacks with 7.5 and total tackles with 79.
On Saturday he will have a chance to shine against in-state rival Texas A&M.
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Longhorns linebacker named SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week
