The Denver Broncos traded up to draft running back Ronnie Hillman in the third round.
Every time you see a team trade up for a player, you expect the team to get that player involved early and with KnowShown Moreno a PUP list candidate, Hillman should have every opportunity to carve out a change of pace role behind starter Willis McGahee.
Hillman uses his blocks well and has displayed good short-area burst on film and could surprise a lot of people given the chance to start.
Hillman has 4.45 speed but may be best utilized as a home-run threat, change of pace back.
Fantasy Analysis:
Ronnie Hillman – Hillman projects as a change-of-pace back and is reportedly not suited for third down duties, further mitigating his fantasy value. Hillman is a popular sleeper pick in redraft leagues due to the fact that Moreno is expected to begin the year on the PUP list. Hillman will still have plenty of competition in McGahee, Fannin and Ball, but Hillman has talent. The tape on Hillman is not overl...
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