Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dax Hill has had an unconventional young career since he was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Michigan. He was chosen as the heir to the free safety position following the departure of Jessie Bates III in free agency the following year.
The plan was, with a year to learn behind Bates, Hill would take over, and the defense wouldn’t skip a beat.
The plan failed.
Following the 2023 season, the Bengals took action, bringing in free agents Geno Stone and Vonn Bell, who would join promising young safety Jordan Battle.