He earned an All-Big 10 honorable mention. He was also one of the most vocal supporters of coach Joe Paterno during the Penn State child abuse sex scandal. After his senior season, Hill entered the NFL Draft. He was chosen by the Seattle Seahawks with the 87th pick (third round) of the 2013 NFL Draft. He only appeared in four games for the Seahawks in 2013, compiling seven tackles and 1.5 sacks. He was a part of the Seahawks’ team that won the NFC Championship and advanced to Super Bowl XLVIII.