Nikhai Seiyere Hill-Green (born December 30, 2000) is an American football linebacker for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He previously played for the Colorado Buffaloes, Charlotte 49ers and for the Michigan Wolverines.
| Alabama Crimson Tide | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Class | Graduate Student |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | December 30, 2000 |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | |
| High school | Saint Francis Academy (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Early life and high school
editHill-Green attended Saint Francis Academy in Baltimore, Maryland.[1] He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Michigan Wolverines.[1]
College career
editMichigan
editIn Hill-Green's first two collegiate seasons in 2020 and 2021, he played in 17 games, where he totaled 51 tackles with two being for a loss, and a pass deflection.[2] Heading into the 2022 season, he suffered multiple injuries which caused him to miss the entirety of the 2022 season.[3][4] After the season, Hill-Green entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[5]
Charlotte
editHill-Green transferred to play for the Charlotte 49ers.[6] In his only season with the team in 2023, he notched 73 tackles and was named to the third-team all-American Athletic Conference.[7] After the season, Hill-Green once again entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[8]
Colorado
editHill-Green transferred to play for the Colorado Buffaloes.[9]
Alabama
editReferences
edit- ^ a b McMann, Aaron (May 23, 2019). "OLB Nikhai Hill-Green, of Baltimore, commits to Michigan". MLive.com. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ "Nikhai Green-Hill". Sports Reference. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ McMann, Aaron. "Michigan linebacker back practicing after lengthy injury absence". MLive.com. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ Zuke, Ryan. "Michigan linebacker healthy again after missing 2022 season: 'I feel great'". MLive.com. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ Tomhave, Daren (April 24, 2023). "Michigan linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green enters transfer portal". The Detroit News. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ McMann, Aaron. "Michigan linebacker, back from injury, transfers to Charlotte". MLive.com. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ Brown, Brandon. "Nikhai Hill-Green Considering Return To Michigan". Michigan Wolverines on SI. SI.com. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ Nakos, Pete. "Nikhai Hill-Green down to four schools, sets commitment date". On3.com. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ Procter, Scott (May 1, 2024). "New Colorado football player Nikhai Hill-Green is 'plug-and-play guy' for Buffs' defense". The Coloradoan. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Kenny. "Former Colorado All-Big-12 linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green transfers to Alabama". si. Retrieved December 28, 2024.