True freshman linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. was named to the Freshman All-America team by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) on Tuesday. The five star recruit and Denton Ryan (TX) product made his mark on the field this season, starting six games and playing in all fourteen of the Longhorns’ games. Hill registered 67 tackles (40 solo) along with five sacks and eight tackles for loss. His consistency on the field was notable as he made at least four tackles in 11 games and at least six tackles in six games.
His performance this season was extremely impressive and marks the third consecutive season in which the Longhorns have had a player make the FWAA Freshman All-America Team (Xavier Worthy – 2021, Kelvin Banks – 2022).
Complete list of University of Texas FWAA Freshman All Americans
2023: LB Anthony Hill Jr.*
2022: OL Kelvin Banks Jr.*
2021: WR Xavier Worthy*
2018: DB Caden Sterns*
2016: OL Zach Shackelford*
2015: LB Malik Jefferson*; OL Connor Williams*
2011: DB Quandre Diggs*
2008: S Earl Thomas
2006: QB Colt McCoy
2005: DL Brian Orakpo
2004: DL Frank Okam*
2003: OL Justin Blalock
2002: DL Rodrique Wright*
2001: LB Derrick Johnson*; K Dusty Mangum*
*True freshman
About the Football Writers Association of America
Founded in 1941, the Football Writers Association of America consists of journalists, broadcasters, publicists, photographers and key executives in all areas of college football. The FWAA works to govern media access and gameday operations while presenting awards and honors, including an annual All-America team.
