Daxton Hill stands 6 feet tall and has relatively long 32 14-inch arms for the position.
Despite having a somewhat slim physique for safety at 191 pounds. In Michigan’s defense, he lined up as a deep safety, box safety, slot corner, and even a pseudo-linebacker at times.
Hill’s flexibility made him a valuable asset to Michigan’s defense, and he had an influence on the offense in all parts of the game.
When receivers, tight ends, and running backs motioned to the slot, he was commonly employed as a slot defender. For a safety, Hill has fluid hips and enough speed to carry receivers down the field.
He also has exceptional play detection out of zone coverages, and his athleticism allows him to cover a lot of ground.
From zone coverages, Hill demonstrates remarkable processing abilities and instincts.
In addition to having a quick trigger on underneath plays, he does an excellent job of reading the quarterback and undercutting and high-pointing passes.
Hill is a focused defender who is strong at deciphering route ideas and is a good communicator with his teammates.
He also has a lot of range in space, which allows him to get a lot of depth on his zone drops and run to his landmarks when the defense uses coverage rotations.
Hill was also asked to blitz from both a safety and a slot position on a regular basis. He usually times his blitzes well and can get into the backfield quickly.
While he doesn’t produce much in the backfield, his agility and ability to blitz efficiently from the second level make him a force to be reckoned with.
Hill is a dependable tackler both near the line of scrimmage and in the open field. He’s not scared of contact and generally tackles with solid form to bring ball carriers down.
From the second level, he is capable of taking on perimeter blocks and is an effective run defender.
