Seeing a void at cornerback, the Los Angeles Rams brought back a familiar face this offseason by acquiring Troy Hill from the Cleveland Browns on the third day of the draft. Hill played well for the Rams in 2020 before leaving in free agency, and the Rams missed him in the secondary last season.
What makes Hill so valuable is his versatility, being able to play both outside and in the slot. It allows the Rams to move Jalen Ramsey around, too, knowing Hill can play any cornerback spot. Hill is at his best in the slot, however.
Pro Football Focus’ Anthony Treash ranked the NFL’s best slot corners in the NFL and Hill came in at No. 6 on the list. Treash notes that while Hill struggled with the Browns last season, he was excellent with the Rams when utilized in the slot. His 89.2 slot coverage grade in 2020 was the best among all players at that position.
