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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.

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Hillis actually ran in the high 4.5's at the combine.

Can you say "The 2nd coming of Mike Alstott?" Reminds me a lot of him

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!

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