The Tennessee Titans selected linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. with the No. 60 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after trading up. Hill was a standout at Texas, earning Second Team All-America honors in 2024 and 2025.
Key points
Tennessee Titans selected Anthony Hill Jr. at No. 60
Hill was a three-year starter at Texas
He was a 2025 Butkus Award finalist
Hill earned Second Team All-America honors in 2024 and 2025
Titans traded Nos. 69 and 144 to the Bears for No. 60
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Grading Tennessee Titans pick of Anthony Hill Jr. at No. 60 in NFL Draft
Hill, a 2025 Butkus Award finalist, was a three-year starter at Texas and a Second Team All-America selection by the AP in 2024 and 2025.
He joins a linebacker room that includes Cody Barton and Cedric Gray as off-ball linebackers. Tennessee traded Nos. 69 and 144 overall to the Bears for No. 60.
Here's how the Tennessean grades the Titans' second-round pick:
Tennessee Titans No. 60 overall draft pick grade for Anthony Hill Jr.
The grade: A
Why? Hill played a lot of football at Texas, and he can cover space and get to the football. From a height-weight-speed standpoint, Hill is a prototype at linebacker. And given his experience and production, Hill has a real chance to be a Year 1 starter. An all-situations player. Not sure what other teams in the second round were missing.
Q&A
Why did the Tennessee Titans trade up to pick Anthony Hill Jr.?
The Titans traded up to No. 60 to strengthen their front seven by selecting Anthony Hill Jr., a highly regarded linebacker from Texas.
What awards did Anthony Hill Jr. receive during his college career?
Anthony Hill Jr. was a 2025 Butkus Award finalist and earned Second Team All-America honors from the AP in both 2024 and 2025.
Who are the other linebackers on the Tennessee Titans roster?
The Titans' linebacker room includes Cody Barton and Cedric Gray, alongside the newly drafted Anthony Hill Jr.
What did the Tennessee Titans give up to draft Anthony Hill Jr.?
The Titans traded their Nos. 69 and 144 overall picks to the Bears to move up and select Anthony Hill Jr. at No. 60.
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Carnell Tate, left and Keldric Faulk enter the room as the Titans present their first two NFL Draft selections at their practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026.
From left, general manager Mike Borgonzi, wide receiver Carnell Tate, edge defender Keldric Faulk and coach Robert Saleh take questions as The Titans present their first two NFL Draft selections at their practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026.
Coach Robert Saleh takes questions as the Titans present their first two NFL Draft selections wide receiver Carnell Tate and edge defender Keldric Faulk at their practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026.
Edge defender Keldric Faulk takes questions at the Titans' practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026. He was the Titans second draft pick for 2026.
Wide receiver Carnell Tate takes questions at the Titans' practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026. He was the Titans first draft pick for 2026.
Wide receiver Carnell Tate takes questions at the Titans' practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026. He was the Titans first draft pick for 2026.
From left, general manager Mike Borgonzi, wide receiver Carnell Tate, edge defender Keldric Faulk and coach Robert Saleh take questions as The Titans present their first two NFL Draft selections at their practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Meet the Titans newest draft picks Carnell Tate and Keldrick Faulk
Carnell Tate, left and Keldric Faulk enter the room as the Titans present their first two NFL Draft selections at their practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Meet the Titans newest draft picks Carnell Tate and Keldrick Faulk
Carnell Tate, left and Keldric Faulk enter the room as the Titans present their first two NFL Draft selections at their practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Meet the Titans newest draft picks Carnell Tate and Keldrick Faulk
From left, general manager Mike Borgonzi, wide receiver Carnell Tate, edge defender Keldric Faulk and coach Robert Saleh take questions as The Titans present their first two NFL Draft selections at their practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Meet the Titans newest draft picks Carnell Tate and Keldrick Faulk
Coach Robert Saleh takes questions as the Titans present their first two NFL Draft selections wide receiver Carnell Tate and edge defender Keldric Faulk at their practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Meet the Titans newest draft picks Carnell Tate and Keldrick Faulk
Edge defender Keldric Faulk takes questions at the Titans' practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026. He was the Titans second draft pick for 2026.
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Meet the Titans newest draft picks Carnell Tate and Keldrick Faulk
Wide receiver Carnell Tate takes questions at the Titans' practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026. He was the Titans first draft pick for 2026.
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Meet the Titans newest draft picks Carnell Tate and Keldrick Faulk
Wide receiver Carnell Tate takes questions at the Titans' practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026. He was the Titans first draft pick for 2026.
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Meet the Titans newest draft picks Carnell Tate and Keldrick Faulk
From left, general manager Mike Borgonzi, wide receiver Carnell Tate, edge defender Keldric Faulk and coach Robert Saleh take questions as The Titans present their first two NFL Draft selections at their practice facility in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, April 24, 2026.
