Cowboys To Meet With Ideal Fit at LB Anthony Hill Jr. on Monday

The Dallas Cowboys linebacker corps needs a shot in the arm, and Anthony Hill Jr. from Texas could be the perfect fit.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:55pm

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The Dallas Cowboys will host linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. from the University of Texas for a visit on Monday. Hill has garnered significant interest from the Cowboys during the pre-draft process, with the team sending a contingent to watch his Pro Day. The Cowboys see Hill as an ideal fit for their defense, particularly with the recent hiring of defensive coordinator Christian Parker, who has connections to other players the team has targeted.

Why it matters

The Cowboys' linebacker corps is in need of an upgrade, and Hill could be the perfect solution. As a local prospect from Denton, Texas, Hill would be a natural fit for the team. The Cowboys have shown a willingness to trade back in the draft to acquire additional picks, and Hill could be a target if they do so, as he is not projected as a consensus first-round pick.

The details

The Cowboys have hosted Hill for a dinner prior to his Pro Day and are now bringing him in for a visit at The Star on Monday. Hill has been compared to Jihaad Campbell, who was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft and had a successful rookie campaign under new Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker. The Cowboys have shown a tendency to target players with connections to their coaching staff, and while Hill doesn't have a direct link to Parker, the comparison to Campbell suggests he could thrive in the Cowboys' defensive scheme.

  • The Cowboys will host Anthony Hill Jr. for a visit at The Star on Monday, April 15, 2026.
  • Hill participated in his Pro Day at the University of Texas, where the Cowboys sent a contingent to watch, including Brian Schottenheimer, Christian Parker, and Will McClay.

The players

Anthony Hill Jr.

A linebacker prospect from the University of Texas who has garnered significant interest from the Dallas Cowboys during the pre-draft process.

Christian Parker

The new defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys, who previously worked with the Philadelphia Eagles and has connections to other players the Cowboys have targeted.

Jihaad Campbell

A linebacker selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, who has been compared to Anthony Hill Jr. as a pro comparison.

DeMarvion Overshown

A fellow linebacker from the University of Texas who is currently on the Cowboys' roster, and with whom Hill has expressed a desire to play alongside.

P.J. Locke

A player the Cowboys have signed who has previously worked with Christian Parker during his time with the Denver Broncos.

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What they’re saying

“It would 'be a blessing' to play alongside fellow former Longhorn DeMarvion Overshown, who is one of just three inside linebackers currently on the roster.”

— Anthony Hill Jr.

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