BELTON — For the third time in his UMHB career, Durand Hill is an All-American.
The senior linebacker earned Second Team All-America honors from the Associated Press on Thursday, after a stellar season leading UMHB’s defensive front. Hill tallied a team-best 103 total tackles, 41 of which came in The Cru’s four playoff games. That included a second-round win over Hardin-Simmons in which Hill tallied nine solo tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss, and an interception. He also had three pass breakups in UMHB’s 28-18 win over Linfield the following week in the third round.
Hill led UMHB in solo tackles, total tackles, pass breakups, and fumble recoveries in 2024. His four fumble recoveries were the second-most in a single-season in program history, just one recovery shy of Eric Henri’s program-record of five in 2008. As a unit, UMHB’s defense led the country in fumble recoveries, with 17.
His four interceptions also ranked second on the team, as Hill closed his four-year career with eight interceptions total. He was also No. 2 in tackles for loss (13.0) and tied for third in sacks (5.5).
The All-America recognition is the latest postseason accolade for Hill, who was also named First-Team All-ASC and First-Team D3football.com All-Region for the third straight season. Hill was one of three ASC representatives on this year’s AP All-America team, with Khalil Spivey (Hardin-Simmons) and Charlie Patterson (Hardin-Simmons) also honored.
The entire list of AP All-Americans can be seen here.
