Overview
- Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi announced in a social media post that Hill died on July 28 and the university has not released a cause of death.
- Hill’s playing career was halted in August 2016 when routine incoming-athlete tests, including EKGs and an echocardiogram, revealed a pre-existing heart condition and doctors ruled him ineligible to play.
- A four-star, Top-150 recruit from Hubbard High School, Hill verbally committed to Ohio State in 2014 before signing with Pittsburgh in February 2016 after backing away from his Ohio State pledge.
- Narduzzi and Hubbard High School issued tributes noting that Hill earned his Pitt degree, built a life and career after football, and was remembered for his toughness and impact on teammates and the local community.
- UPMC cardiology cited in coverage estimates roughly 2 percent of college athletes are diagnosed with career-ending heart disorders, underscoring why Pitt’s routine cardiac screening program flagged Hill’s condition.