Cincinnati Bengals: Dax Hill wants to stay at outside corner
May 5—Dax Hill has moved around the Cincinnati Bengals' secondary three times already in his first four NFL seasons and still is willing to do "whatever is best for the team. " But, in his mind, he is at his best on the outside, and that is where Hill would like to stay. Cincinnati Bengals: Linebackers out to prove they'll be better in 2026 Hill began as a free safety before moving to nickel in 2024, when eventually injuries at outside corner forced him into another shift.
He was showing promise in that role before his own ACL tear sidelined him for the final 12 games of 2024, and Hill proved himself last year as one of the most consistent outside corners. Now, with the Bengals drafting lengthy cornerback Tacario Davis in the third round, Hill's position comes back into question. "I want to be outside," Hill said Tuesday as the team continued offseason workouts.
"I feel like staying at one spot is ideal for development — and my mental health. " Hill drew a laugh from the crowd of media interviewing him Tuesday when he added that last part following a pause. He's been through the carousel of positions and answering the same questions about his position now for three straight offseasons since it was clear after 2023 that it wasn't working out at safety.
The organization re-signed Jalen Davis and brought in Ja'Sir Taylor in free agency, but if Davis proves ready to start this season, the Bengals' best bet to get all three of the top corners on the field together would be moving Hill back inside. Asked about how challenging that has been, Hill said it was at first, but now he's "kind of used to it. " "I feel like now, I kind of know what I want, and I want to do what's best for the team," Hill said.
Hill said he hasn't had any conversations with the coaching staff yet about his position. "It's what, three weeks into it now? " Hill said.