Ronnie Hillman
 Hillman in the 2012 preseason. | |
| Denver Broncos | |
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| Personal information | |
| Born: | September 1991 (age 33) Long Beach, California |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight: | 196 lb (89 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | San Diego State |
| NFL draft: | 2012 / round: 3 / pick: 67 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Ronnie Hillman (born September 14, 1991) is an American football running back with the Denver Broncos. He was formerly the starting running back for the San Diego State Aztecs. He ranked fourth among all players in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision with an average of 134.36 rushing yards per game. He was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2012 NFL Draft, 67th overall, by the Denver Broncos.[1]
Early years
Hillman is from Long Beach, California. He has three brothers and one sister. He attended La Habra High School where he lettered in football, basketball, and track and field.[2]
College career
Hillman sat out the 2009 season while SDSU sorted out administrative issues involving his admission. This grayshirt year did not count towards Hillman's eligibility.
2010 season
As a freshman for the 2010 San Diego State Aztecs football team, Hillman gained 1,532 yards and scored 17 rushing touchdowns.[3][4] On September 18, 2010, he gained 228 rushing yards against Missouri in his third college football game.[2][5]
2011 season
As a sophomore, Hillman rushed for 1,478 yards and 15 touchdowns during the 2011 regular season. He ranked fourth among all players in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision with an average of 134.36 rushing yards per game.[6] He ranked sixth in total rushing yards.[7] He gained over 100 rushing yards in eight of San Diego State's 12 games in 2011.[3][8][9][10]
On September 17, 2011 the San Diego State Aztecs faced the 2-0 undefeated Washington State Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. In that game Hillman scored four touchdown runs to lead the Aztecs to a 42-24 victory and their first 3-0 Start in 30 Years.
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Fourth quarter 1 yard touchdown run
On October, 29, 2011, he gained a season-high 224 yards against Wyoming.
Professional career
On January 4, 2012, Ronnie Hillman announced that he hired an agent and would be entering the 2012 NFL Draft. Hillman was drafted with the 67th pick by the Denver Broncos.[11]
References
- ^ Lourie, Steven. "Denver Broncos 2012 Draft Grades". Retrieved 5/4/12.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ a b "Ronnie Hillman profile". San Diego State University. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
- ^ a b "Ronnie Hillman". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 27, 2011.
- ^ Tim Sullivan (December 23, 2010). "This performance no dry run for Hillman". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
- ^ Nick Canepa (September 24, 2010). "Hillman inspires memories of ex-Aztecs great Faulk". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
- ^ "Statistics - Individual (Rushing)". ncaa.com. Retrieved November 27, 2011.
- ^ "NCAA Division I-A Player Rushing Statistics - 2011 (Rushing Yards Leaders - All Players)". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 27, 2011.
- ^ Eric Schmoldt (October 26, 2011). "San Diego State's speedy Hillman ranks among top running backs in the nation". Star-Tribune.
- ^ "Hillman leads San Diego State past Air Force". Associated Press. October 13, 2011.
- ^ Brent Schrotenboer (October 18, 2011). "SDSU's Hillman shares thoughts on NFL future". Sign On San Diego. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
- ^ Schrotenboer, Brent (4 January 2012). "Post-Hillman era begins at SDSU". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 9 January 2012.