Gill was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 12th round of the 1963 NFL draft and by the San Diego Chargers in the 22nd round of the 1963 AFL Draft.
In 1965, he caught one pass for 27 yards in 13 games played before suffering a season ending groin injury in December.
He was inducted into the Minor League Football Hall of Fame in 1986.
[3] Gill remained active in football in San Antionio after retiring as a player.
He was the general manager of the San Antonio Gunslingers of the United States Football League.