2006 (Junior): Reggie Herring said his defense was having fits trying to scheme against Hillis in the spring because of his versatility. Hillis will see more downs than almost any player. His only knock is being prone to fumble. With starting tailback Darren McFadden out with a toe injury, Hillis will see more carries early than originally planned.

2005 (Sophomore): He led the team in receptions last season with 38 of them for 402 yards. He has rushed for 555 yards and totaled 15 touchdowns in his Hog career. He was third on the team in rushing yards per game.

2004 (Freshman): He had an incredible year for a freshman, seeing action at fullback and at tailback. The only things that slowed him last season were three broken transverse processes in his lower back and a case of fumblitis. He came back much sooner than expected from the back injury, which demonstrates his desire to play. In the 2005 spring, Hillis worked extensively at tailback, fumbling only once in game-like situations. He will continue to see time at tailback in the fall.

Personal: A 2004 class headliner, Hillis ran for 2,631 yards and 29 touchdowns on 261 carries. That is over a 10-yard average in the state’s largest classification, 5A. Those numbers are uncommon for any ball carrier, much more uncommon for a fullback. Rivals.com rated Hillis the No. 2 fullback prospect in America and the No. 1 player in Arkansas. He is considered the No. 44 player in the Southeast Elite 88. Hillis committed to Arkansas in December over offers from Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alabama, Nebraska, Florida and several others.

"The thing that Peyton did, he ran very physical, he protected the ball, he doesn't mind blocking," Nutt said. "He doesn't mind blocking when you put him at fullback. But he's a guy that got a lot of 'yacs' when we scrimmaged, yards after contact, and that's what you look for." — UA head coach Houston Nutt

The Good: Hillis is the best athlete at this position this year with an interesting combination of size, speed, hands and intangibles. He has lined up at several positions including fullback, tailback and tight end and as a pro is capable of playing the H-back role. He is a good inside runner with quickness and some power to gain yardage especially in short yardage situations. As a receiver, he has outstanding hands and runs precise routes that give his passer an excellent outlet pass catcher. The Bad: As a fullback, he needs further work as a lead blocker from both a strength and hand technique standpoint, but he has the physical talent to develop further in that key role. Though he was not an overpowering blocker, he gets into an opponent and gives movement with the ability to consistently seal the corner.

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