A durable, high-motor interior defender who has become a captain and cornerstone of Cincinnati's defensive line.
B.J. Hill built his reputation as a disruptive force at NC State before a trade from the Giants to the Bengals in 2021 turned into the best move of his career. Now a signed-and-extended veteran and team captain, Hill anchors Cincinnati's interior defensive line with consistency and leadership.
Path to the league
Hill played college football at NC State and was selected by the New York Giants in the third round (69th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
Hill spent three seasons with the Giants, appearing in 48 games with 117 tackles, before a 2021 trade sent him to Cincinnati. He responded with a career year for the Bengals, posting career highs in tackles, sacks and tackles for loss, and he signed a three-year, $33 million extension with Cincinnati in March 2025.
2025 season recap
Hill played all 17 games for the Bengals in 2025, recording 66 tackles and 4.0 sacks, the second-highest tackle total of his career. He was voted a team captain for the season, reflecting his standing as a leader in Cincinnati's locker room.
Sources
- Wikipedia: B. J. Hill (American football)
- Pro Football Reference: B.J. Hill
Statistics
2025 season and career2025 Season · Defense
17 games played▶Defense · career
| Year | Team | GP | TOT | SOLO | SACK | INT | FF | FR | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | bengals | 17 | 66 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | bengals | 15 | 56 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | bengals | 17 | 51 | 26 | 4.5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 2022 | bengals | 16 | 68 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2021 | bengals | 16 | 50 | 29 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | giants | 16 | 32 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | giants | 16 | 36 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | giants | 15 | 48 | 32 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Defensive Tackle
- Group
- defense
- College
- NC State
- Hometown
- Oakboro, NC, USA
- Age
- 31
- Status
- active
