Falcons selected Wyoming running back Brian Hill with the 156th overall pick in the fifth round of the NFL draft Saturday.
“They just got the best running back in the draft,” Hill said.
FIFTH ROUND (156th overall)
Brian Hill, RB, Wyoming
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 219 pounds
Arm length: 31 3/8 inches
Hand size: 8 7/8 inches
40-yard dash: 4.48 seconds
Bench press: 15 reps of 225 pounds
Vertical jump: 34 inches
Broad jump: 10 feet, 5 inches
Three-cone drill: 7.03 seconds
Overview: He played in 38 games and made 28 starts over his career. He rushed for 4,287 yards and averaged 5.5 yards per carry while scoring 35 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 41 passes for 403 yards over his career. He was a two-year starter rushing for 135.9 yards per game as a sophomore and 132.9 yards per game as a junior. He runs well off tackle and can bounce his runs to the outside. Runs with toughness and has vision in the open field.
About the Author
