Charles Hill

Charles LeDawnta Hill (born November 1, 1980) is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played one season for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Texans in the third round of the 2002 NFL draft. He also played one season in NFL Europe and three seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL).

Early life Hill was born to Charles Hill and Deborah Ford on 1 November 1980. He attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland. While there, Hill played on the varsity basketball team for three years, where he was noticed by the football coach, who convinced him to play football for his junior and senior years. As a junior, Roosevelt won the Prince George's County and regional football championships before falling to runners-up in the Maryland state final. He graduated from Roosevelt in 1998.

Professional career Houston Texans Hill was selected in the third round of the 2002 NFL draft by the Houston Texans (83rd overall). During the 2002 season, he played in all 16 games for the Texans, and primarily saw action on special teams which included two kick-off returns. In 2003, he was allocated to the Berlin Thunder of NFL Europe, where he recorded 14 tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble. He was waived by the Texans on August 26, 2003.

San Francisco 49ers Hill signed with the San Francisco 49ers on August 27, 2003 but was waived on August 31, 2003. In 2006, Hill played in 11 games and recorded 7.5 tackles, three quarterback hurries, one forced fumble, and three sacks. In 2007, he saw action in 16 games playing as a nose tackle, tight end, and on special teams. That season, he recorded 8.5 tackles, a blocked field goal attempt, and two touchdown receptions.