NFL Draft Profile: Zi'Yon Hill, Defensive Lineman, Louisiana Ragin Cajuns
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Zi'Yon Hill
Louisiana Ragin Cajuns
#4
Pos: iDL
Ht: iDL
Wt: 289
Hand: 978
Arm: 3300
Wing: 7918
40: 5.05
DOB: 8/27/1999
Hometown: New Iberia, LA
High School: Catholic
Eligibility: 2023
Background:
Originally from New Iberia, Louisiana. Attended Catholic High School. Played at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Decided to redshirt his first year. As a redshirt freshman, he started in ten games, totaling forty seven tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and one sack. During his redshirt sophomore season, he played in twelve games, totaling fifty three tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and two fumble recoveries. During the 2020 season, played in ten games, totaling forty nine tackles, which ranked highest among defensive linemen on the team, five tackles for loss, four sacks, and two fumble recoveries. As a redshirt junior, played in all twelve games, totaling fifty nine tackles, 6.5 sacks, which ranked second on the team, and 9.5 tackles for loss. During his redshirt senior season, he played in thirteen games, totaling forty six tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss - which ranked highest on the team, seven sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. He declared for the 2023 NFL Draft.