Jordan Hill Class: Junior Hometown: Steelton, Pa. High School: Steelton-Highspire Height / Weight: 6-1 / 297 Position: DL Experience: JR H.S. Coach: Rob Deibler

Jordan Hill is ready to continue his momentum from last season and spring practice and resume his role as a vital member of the defensive line. Last year, he played in every game, moving to defensive end at mid-season and starting three games when injuries took a toll. A physical presence with a great motor, Hill recorded 36 tackles, with 2.0 tackles for loss, with four starts last year. At the 2011 Blue-White game, Hill was named recipient of the Jim O'Hora Award, presented by the coaching staff to a defensive player for "exemplary conduct, loyalty, interest, attitude and improvement" during spring practice. The award honors former Penn State assistant head coach Jim O'Hora, a member of the coaching staff for 31 years. The talented and tenacious Hill ended spring atop the depth chart at one of the tackle positions and with senior Devon Still, should form one of the top defensive interior line tandems in the Big Ten. The promising Hill was instrumental in helping Steelton-Highspire HS capture the 2007 and 2008 Pennsylvania Class A championships, including an undefeated campaign as a senior. He is among 22 returning Nittany Lions from Central Pennsylvania.

2010 Sophomore Season
Playing in every game, with four starts, Hill recorded 36 tackles, with 2.0 tackles for loss, and half a sack. Hill had a big game against No. 1 Alabama, recording a career-high seven tackles. He made two tackles, including 0.5 TFL, against Kent State and Temple. Hill made his first career start at Minnesota, opening the game at defensive end, and recorded six stops. Hill made three tackles in the primetime win over Michigan and five tackles against Northwestern, including 0.5 TFL, starting both contests at end. Hill started at tackle against Indiana at FedEx Field and recorded three tackles, including a half-sack. He had two stops against Florida in the 2011 Outback Bowl. Hill saw action on 337 snaps, topped by 60 in the win at Minnesota.

2009 Freshman Season
Heading toward a possible redshirt season, it became clear that Hill needed to be on the field in his true freshman season. He made his Penn State debut against Eastern Illinois, the sixth game of the season, and made an immediate and positive impression, recording a season-high four tackles in the win over the Panthers. Playing in the final eight games, he made 12 tackles, and recorded a sack in the 35-10 win at Michigan. Hill made at least one tackle in seven of the eight contests he played in. He recorded two stops each against Ohio State and Indiana. He played on 99 snaps, led by 17 each against Eastern Illinois, Michigan and Indiana.

High School
A MaxPreps small-school All-American, Hill was a four-year letterman for Coach Rob Deibler at Steelton-Highspire HS. The standout defensive lineman and fullback earned All-Mid-Penn Conference and all-district accolades from 2006-08. Hill was instrumental in helping Steelton-Highspire capture the 2007 and 2008 Pennsylvania Class A state championships, including an undefeated campaign as a senior. During his senior year, he tallied 143 tackles, four sacks and three interceptions en route to being named first-team all-state. Hill recorded 275 tackles, 19 sacks and five interceptions during his standout career. He also gained 648 yards with six career rushing touchdowns. The three-year captain was named the 2008 conference co-player-of-the-year and led his team to four District 3 titles and a trio of Mid-Penn Conference championships. He played in the 2009 Big 33 Classic. Hill also played basketball for four years and baseball for one season.

Personal
Full name is Jordan Thomas Hill. He is the son of Larry and Sue Hill. He has two younger sisters, Janelle and Joslyn. In his spare time, Hill enjoys playing video games. His major is recreation, parks and tourism management. Born February 8, 1991 in Harrisburg, Pa.