Former Texas Linebackers Reunite at NFL Combine

Teammates Anthony Hill Jr. and Trey Moore navigate journey from different backgrounds to potential Draft Day selection.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 3:41am

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Former Texas linebackers Anthony Hill Jr. and Trey Moore, who were roommates during the 2026 NFL Combine, have taken very different paths to reach this point. Hill was a highly-touted five-star recruit out of high school, while Moore went unrated and joined UTSA before transferring to Texas. Despite their contrasting journeys, the two have formed a close friendship and are now both hoping to hear their names called during the upcoming NFL Draft.

Why it matters

The story of Hill and Moore highlights the diverse backgrounds and experiences of players aspiring to reach the NFL. It shows that there is no single formula for making it to the professional level, as players can take vastly different routes but still end up on a similar path towards achieving their dreams.

The details

Hill, a native of Denton, Texas, was widely regarded as one of the nation's best high school players in 2022, receiving over 30 Division I offers. In contrast, Moore spent 2022 climbing the depth chart at UTSA after redshirting as a freshman, before transferring to Texas in 2024 and teaming up with Hill. Despite their differences, the two linebackers formed a close bond over the past two seasons playing together for the Longhorns.

  • In 2022, Hill was a five-star recruit with over 30 Division I offers.
  • In 2021, Moore redshirted as a freshman at UTSA.
  • In 2024, Moore suited up for the first time in burnt orange for the Longhorns.
  • In February 2026, Hill and Moore participated in the NFL Combine as roommates.

The players

Anthony Hill Jr.

A former five-star recruit from Denton, Texas, who was widely regarded as one of the nation's best high school players in 2022.

Trey Moore

An unrated recruit out of high school who spent 2022 climbing the depth chart at UTSA before transferring to Texas in 2024 and teaming up with Hill.

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What they’re saying

“That's my guy. (We've been) moving together for the past two years — (we're) pretty close … We're boys forever, so it's been good going through it with him and having somebody to do it with.”

— Trey Moore

“I had fun (at the NFL Combine) — me and Trey. I've kind of been with him the whole process. He was my roommate in Indy. So, finishing out with him was a pretty cool thing.”

— Anthony Hill Jr.

“He's a first-round guy for me, and he's a baller. The teams know what they're gonna get with him. He plays physical, plays fast, so he's a dog. If a team doesn't come and get him in the first round, that's gonna be a big surprise for me. I think he deserves it.”

— Trey Moore

What’s next

Many anticipate Moore to be a Day 3 pick, getting drafted somewhere in Rounds 4-7. Hill is predicted to be drafted somewhere between the late-first round and mid-second round of the NFL Draft.

The takeaway

The story of Hill and Moore demonstrates that there is no single path to the NFL, as players can come from vastly different backgrounds and experiences but still achieve their dreams of playing professional football. Their close friendship and support for one another throughout the process is a testament to the diverse personalities and stories that make up the league.