April 27, 2008 3:34 PM
Broncos grab a do-it-all guy
With their second pick in the seventh round -- 227th overall -- the Broncos selected one of the more versatile players on the board in Peyton Hillis of Arkansas.
Hillis lined up at running back, tight end, H-back and wide receiver at various times for the Razorbacks and also returned some punts. At 6-0 3/4, 240 pounds, Hillis is strong enough to run the ball as well as serve as a lead blocker.
And having run a 4.67 40 at the combine, he is fast enough to work down the field as a receiver. He has been hampered some by the movement, at least in some teams' minds because he was unable to become very proficient in just one spot.
But he averaged 5.6 yards a carry last season and also 49 passes for 537 yards as well. Special teams coaches around the league also like the way he played on kick coverage units as well.
April 27, 2008
8:53 PM
Brian in Evans writes:
Note to Editor: This is Not! a "Blog", it's just a draft day update.
April 27, 2008
10:19 PM
Jeff Hill writes:
Hillis actually ran in the high 4.5's at the combine.
April 29, 2008
12:42 PM
Bryan Miles writes:
Can you say "The 2nd coming of Mike Alstott?" Reminds me a lot of him
May 4, 2008
1:55 AM
Bob writes:
At FB, I think the Broncos really have something with this guy. I wouldn't be surprised if we hear the name Peyton Hillis around Denver for many years to come. He can really play football!
July 23, 2008
4:16 PM
Kevan in arkansas writes:
Hillis will never be anything but a small role player,he will not run the ball in the NFL,maybe catch a few short passes,thats it.
July 25, 2008
12:51 PM
Shane in Arizona writes: writes:
Small role NOT. Hillis is a weapon for Denver. Look out record books.