Titans linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. earns NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 5:26 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Tennessee Titans rookie linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. has been named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for September 2026. Hill, who shined in his debut with 16 tackles against the New York Jets, has amassed a team-high 34 tackles, along with two quarterback pressures and two passes defensed over the first three weeks of the season. His strong performance comes at a time when the Titans are looking to rebound from a slow start this year. The recognition makes Hill the second defensive player in Titans history to earn this award.
- •Hill recorded 16 tackles in his NFL debut against the Jets.
- •He leads the Titans with 34 total tackles after three weeks.
- •Hill was drafted in the second round out of Texas.
- •He is the second defensive player in Titans history to win this award.
- •The Titans are seeking recovery from a challenging start to the season.
- 5:26 AMYahoo Sports — Titans' Anthony Hill Jr. named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month
"Tennessee Titans rookie linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. earns NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month honors after a stellar start.
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