Pros: Excellent versatility from both backfield positions. Hillis has lead the Razorbacks in receiving two of the last three years. He's returned punts and been displayed natural running skills from the halfback position as well.
Cons: He's more skilled to succeed in the NFL as a pure runningback but due to the NFL's stereo-typing policy, he's most likely going to need to rely on his lead blocking and pass catching skills alone to make an impact at the next level.
Overall: 30 Years ago, Hillis would be a 1st round draft choice as a pure runningback and would go on to rush for multiple 1000 yard seasons. He's that good.
FORT SMITH Arkansas fullback Peyton Hillis heard before the NFL Draft that he could be a thirdround choice and wouldn't fall out of the fourth round. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition)
Stay on top of breaking news! Sign up for Channel 7 News e-mail alerts. Arkansas defensive tackle Marcus Harrison, offensive tackle Nate Garner, fullback Peyton Hillis and wide receiver Marcus Monk heard their names called on Sunday in day two of the 2008 NFL Draft.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - No matter who is on the field, Arkansas will rely on some inexperienced players next season. That seems especially true at wide receiver.
University of Arkansas fullback Peyton Hillis, a former all-stater from Conway High, had to wait until the waning moments of the NFL draft to become a Denver Bronco.
