Patriots newcomer shares unique bond with star LB Harold Landry

TL;DR

Julian Hill, a newcomer to the New England Patriots, shares a special bond with linebacker Harold Landry, having grown up together and attended the same high school. Hill expressed excitement about finally playing alongside the star he idolized.

Key points

Julian Hill is a newcomer to the New England Patriots.
Hill and Harold Landry attended the same high school.
Hill idolized Landry while growing up.
Hill signed a three-year deal with the Patriots.
Hill's high school coach is excited about their connection.

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — For Julian Hill, it's truly a full-circle moment as the tight end finally gets the opportunity to play with one NFL star that he grew up idolizing.

Linebacker Harold Landry and Hill have a connection that takes them all the way back to their hometown.

"We went to the same high school, from the same area. I was in eighth grade, he was a senior at the time," Hill told reporters on Thursday. "They had a freaking phenomenal year. Obviously, Harold was a big-time recruit coming out of high school. So I get a chance to play with him."

So, when he officially signed a three-year deal with the New England Patriots, Hill revealed that his head coach from high school called both him and Landry, expressing how excited he is about them being on the same team.

"First time getting a chance to really meet him. Great guy, great competitor," he said. "I've gone against him a couple times. He's a tough (guy) to block. But I'm excited to work with him, go against him. Just get better and represent where we're from."

"He was a guy that you always try to scheme up because he can be a game changer, a game wrecker," Hill added. "Just to see him do what he did, that's who he is. He's not in this position; he's not in this year that he's in right now with the money he has for nothing. So, he's a guy who represents it the right way."

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Q&A

What is Julian Hill's connection to Harold Landry?

Julian Hill and Harold Landry both attended the same high school and have known each other since Hill was in eighth grade.

How long is Julian Hill's contract with the New England Patriots?

Julian Hill signed a three-year deal with the New England Patriots.

What did Hill's high school coach say about him and Landry playing together?

Hill's high school coach expressed excitement about both players being on the same team in the NFL.