Former Kansas City Cheifs cornerback Lavert Hill, 24, has joined the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced on Monday via X.
We have signed CB Lavert Hill, waived/injured CB Duke Dawson and waived CB Isaiah Dunn. @BordasLaw
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) August 14, 2023
According to Sports Illustrated, Hill, a 190-pound former Michigan Wolverine, is an XFL standout who played for the St. Louis Battlehawks during the spring. He also spent time playing for teams like the Philadelphia Eagles (2020-21), Arizona Cardinals (2021), San Franciso 49ers (2021) and Cleveland Browns (2022) before signing with the Chiefs as a free agent.
So far, Hill has 25 tackles, two interceptions on his record, and the XFL award.
The XFL has announced that four players from XFL teams have signed NFL contracts. STL DB Lavert Hill signed with the Steelers, HOU OL Alex Mollette signed with the Lions, SA RB Jacques Patrick signed with the Titans, and STL LB Carson Wells signed with the Patriots. #XFLtoNFL pic.twitter.com/sxVpHRSIHG
— XFL Communications Department (@XFL_PR) August 14, 2023
Hills’ latest accomplishment came at the heels of the Steelers releasing Duke Dawson due to knee energy obtained during the preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Steelers also released Isaiah Dunn, making room on their 90-man offseason roster.
Hill was injured during Cleveland training camp, ending his season. He hasn’t played in a regular season game.
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Hill isn’t the only cornerback the Steelers added to their team. Former USFL and Minnesota Vikings cornerback Nevelle Clarke also got signed to the team. Clarke played college football in Central Florida and got signed by the Vikings as an undrafted free agent, but he didn’t make the 2020 NFL final roster.
Former #UCF DB Nevelle Clarke signs with the #Steelers after a successful stint in the #USFL https://t.co/NI9GI79Zjp
— Elite Empire Athletes™ (@EliteEmpireATH) August 15, 2023
