BJ Hill (DT)

B.J. Hill is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals of the NFL. Across an eight-season career, his net worth is estimated at $10 million to $15 million.

Early Life & Family

Bobby Gene Hill Jr. was born on April 20, 1995. He played college football at NC State, where he became a starting defensive tackle midway through his freshman season and held the role for the remainder of his college career, appearing in 51 games with 44 starts.

Rise to Fame

Hill earned Honorable Mention All-ACC honors as a senior in 2017 after recording 57 tackles, three sacks, and a forced fumble. The New York Giants selected him in the third round (69th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft, and he quickly became a regular contributor on the Giants’ defensive line, recording his first career sack against the Houston Texans as a rookie.

Career History

Hill was traded to the Cincinnati Bengals in August 2021 in exchange for center Billy Price and has been a consistent starter on Cincinnati’s defensive line since. He signed a three-year, $33 million contract extension with the Bengals that includes $11 million in guaranteed money, reflecting his standing as a reliable interior defensive lineman.

How They Built Their Wealth

Hill’s wealth has been built through a series of NFL contracts, most significantly his three-year, $33 million extension with the Bengals, which included a $10 million signing bonus. Combined with his rookie contract earnings with the Giants, his career NFL compensation is estimated at well over $40 million in gross earnings.

Personal Life

Hill has kept a relatively low public profile off the field, with coverage focused primarily on his play for the Giants and Bengals defensive lines.

B.J. Hill’s net worth is estimated at $10 million to $15 million, built over an eight-year NFL career as a starting defensive tackle for the Giants and Bengals.