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Dierre Hill

Running back/defensive back
ALTHOFF CATHOLIC HS
BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS
JUNIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-0
Press Release

Peak Performance

1788

Rushing Yards

23

Rushing Touchdowns

13.6

Average Yards per Carry

32

Tackles
“Dierre’s speed and vision make him special. Their success goes directly through him—he is what makes them so dangerous for opposing defenses.”
Brad Goewey
Head Coach - head coach of Centralia High
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot, 183-pound junior running back and defensive back rushed for 1,788 yards and 23 touchdowns this past season, leading the Crusaders (10-2) to the Class 1A state postseason quarterfinals. Ranked as the nation’s No. 51 recruit in the Class of 2025 by Rivals.com, Hill averaged 13.6 yards per carry. He also returned two kickoffs for TDs, caught a touchdown pass and threw for a score. Defensively, he recorded 32 tackles and three interceptions, returning two for touchdowns.

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Academic Achievement

Hill has maintained a weighted 3.23 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Hill has volunteered locally as a youth football and basketball camp counselor, and he has donated his time to multiple community service initiatives through his church.