Former Houston Oiler wide receiver Drew Hill has died in an Atlanta hospital at the age of 54 after suffering multiple strokes.
↵Hill was a favorite target of quarterback Warren Moon during the infamous "Run-n-Shoot" era of the Houston Oilers. Hill's career in Houston ran from 1985-1991, but his entire NFL career was a long one beginning in 1979 with the Los Angeles Rams and ending with the Atlanta Falcons in 1993.
↵Along with Haywood Jeffires, Curtis Duncan, and Ernest Givins, Hill completed a formidable foursome of receivers for Moon, who of course said he was shocked by the news of Hill's passing.
↵Of his seven seasons in Houston, Hill amassed five years in which he eclipsed the 1000-yard receiving mark. His lowest yardage total during that span was 938 yards. Hill was a two-time Pro Bowl selection (1988, 1990). Via Alan Burge, Hill is still second all-time in receiving yards and touchdowns for the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans franchise.