Eric Hill was drafted No. 10 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1989 NFL Draft out of LSU. 160 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #10
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 160
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 5226th at LSU
The pick
How Eric Hill came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
160 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value
- Games played
- 160
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 5226th among LSU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4587% of career value
- Final season
- 199910 years after the draft
Around pick 10
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Hill.
Pittsburgh
Florida State
Clemson · 1× Pro Bowl
Florida · 1× Pro Bowl
LSU in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Hill in the 1989 NFL Draft
Eric Hill is a Linebacker out of LSU selected No. 10 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1989 NFL Draft. 160 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value LSU has produced 244 NFL draft picks since 1980.
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 Eric Hill drafted?
Eric Hill was selected No. 10 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/eric-hill.
What college did Eric Hill play for?
Eric Hill played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did Eric Hill's NFL career turn out?
160 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/eric-hill.