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Cowboys Schedule Visit With Texas Linebacker Anthony Hill Jr.
Dallas could look to fill linebacker hole with star Texas Longhorns player
Mar. 21, 2026 at 9:06pm
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The Dallas Cowboys have scheduled a meeting with Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. next week as they look to address their need at the position ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. Hill is an intriguing trade-back option for the Cowboys, who have just three inside linebackers under contract currently.
Why it matters
The Cowboys have a major hole at linebacker that they need to fill through the draft, and Hill could be an instant-impact player at the position. He is considered one of the safest linebackers in this class and has the size, speed, and versatility to play both the Mike and Will linebacker spots.
The details
Hill, a 6-foot-2, 238-pound linebacker, had a standout career at Texas, recording 259 tackles, 31.5 tackles for loss, 17 sacks, and 3 interceptions in 3 seasons. He impressed at the NFL Combine, running a 4.51 40-yard dash and posting a 37-inch vertical leap. NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein has compared Hill to Seahawks star Bobby Wagner, calling him an "instant-impact player" and "one of the safest linebackers in the class."
- The Cowboys will host Hill for a private meeting next week.
- Hill will also meet with the Houston Texans, New York Giants, and Minnesota Vikings next week.
The players
Anthony Hill Jr.
A star linebacker for the Texas Longhorns who is considered one of the safest prospects at the position in the 2026 NFL Draft.
DeMarvion Overshown
One of the three inside linebackers currently under contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
Shemar James
One of the three inside linebackers currently under contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
Justin Barron
One of the three inside linebackers currently under contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
Marist Liufau
A linebacker the Cowboys plan to use as a pass-rushing outside linebacker.
What they’re saying
“He's instinctive, athletic and under control, transitioning seamlessly from read to react to finish. He plays with downhill thump to thwart interior blocks and the speed to pursue runners from sideline to sideline.”
— Lance Zierlein, NFL.com draft analyst
What’s next
The Cowboys will decide whether to select Hill in the 2026 NFL Draft, potentially in a trade-back scenario, or pursue other options to address their linebacker needs.
The takeaway
The Cowboys' meeting with Anthony Hill Jr. highlights their urgent need to find an impact linebacker in the upcoming draft. Hill's combination of size, athleticism, and proven production at Texas makes him an intriguing target, and the team will have to weigh whether he's worth targeting in a trade-back scenario to bolster their linebacker corps.
