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LSU Football: Jeremy Hill Proves He Is Best RB in NFL Draft at Pro Day

April 11, 2014   ·     ·   Jump to comments

Jeremy Hill is a freak of nature.
Hill's performance at LSU's pro day on Wednesday showed why he is the best running back prospect in the NFL draft.
Ross Dellenger and Sheldon Mickles of The New Orleans Advocate report that he ran a 4.52-second 40-yard dash, which is significantly better than his 4.66 at the NFL combine. At 6'1'', 233 pounds, running that fast led to NFL Network's Mike Mayock calling him a "top-level tailback."
Hill also has amazing ball skills and balance. According to DraftInsider.net's Troy Pauline, he looked spectacular during drills at LSU's pro day:
But forget about running around in tights. On the field, Les Miles has never coached a better back at LSU than Hill.
He rushed for 28 touchdowns and over 2,100 yards in his two seasons in Baton Rouge. However, it was not until midway through his first year that he started getting a respectable amount of carries.
Last season, Hill earned first-team All-SEC honors after rushing for ove...

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