Barry Stephen Hill (January 26, 1953 - December 29, 2010) is a former professional American football player who played defensive back for the Miami Dolphins.[1] Hill was drafted in the 5th round of the 1975 NFL Draft. He enjoyed a successful rookie campaign, winning the teams' Tommy Fitzgerald Award as the outstanding rookie in training camp as well as being named the Outstanding Special Teams Player.[citation needed]
Barry Hill was a three-year letterman in college, playing cornerback and safety for the Cyclones from 1972-74.[citation needed]
Hill was generally regarded as the best athlete on the ISU campus after starring in
football and basketball at Carver High School in Delray Beach, Fla. Hill turned down a basketball scholarship from Brown University.[citation needed]