Anthony Hill Jr. shatters tackle record in NFL debut for Titans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Tennessee Titans linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. set a new record with 16 tackles in his NFL debut against the New York Jets on September 17, 2026. Hill, a second-round draft pick from Texas, played all 67 defensive snaps and accomplished this feat in a match ultimately ended in a loss for the Titans. His performance surpasses notable rookie debuts in recent years, marking a significant milestone in Titans history as well. Hill's tackle count ties for the seventh-most in a single game in franchise history.
- •Anthony Hill Jr. recorded 16 tackles in his debut for the Titans.
- •The Titans lost to the New York Jets on September 17, 2026.
- •Hill played every defensive snap in the game.
- •His tackle total is a record for NFL linebacker debuts.
- •He ties for the seventh-most tackles in a single game in Titans history.
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Tennessee Titans' Anthony Hill Jr. sets record in his debut
"Tennessee Titans rookie Anthony Hill Jr. made history with 16 tackles in his NFL debut against the New York Jets.
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