Rod Hill was drafted No. 25 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Kentucky State. 48 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #25
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 48
- Career AV
- 62nd at Kentucky State
The pick
How Rod Hill came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Kentucky State
SIAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
48 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 48
- Career approximate value
- 62nd among Kentucky State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 350% of career value
- Final season
- 19875 years after the draft
Around pick 25
Who came off the board on either side of Rod Hill.
Notre Dame
USC · 2× Pro Bowl
Mississippi State
Miami
Kentucky State in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Kentucky State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rod Hill in the 1982 NFL Draft
Rod Hill is a Defensive back out of Kentucky State selected No. 25 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1982 NFL Draft. 48 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Kentucky State has produced 5 NFL draft picks since 1982.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Rod Hill drafted?
Rod Hill was selected No. 25 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/rod-hill.
What college did Rod Hill play for?
Rod Hill played college football at Kentucky State in the SIAC. See every Kentucky State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kentucky-state-thorobreds.
How did Rod Hill's NFL career turn out?
48 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/rod-hill.