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Ronnie Hillman | Running Back

Team: Denver Broncos
Age / DOB:  (21) / 9/14/1991
Ht / Wt:  5'9' / 200
College: San Diego State
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Ronnie Hillman and rookie Montee Ball received increased reps at Broncos OTA practice Monday as Knowshon Moreno (knee) sat and watched and Willis McGahee (personal) stayed away from workouts.
USA Today's Lindsay Jones earlier passed along that Hillman got the majority of first-team reps, likely out of veteran deference. VP of Football Operations John Elway has stated publicly he envisions Hillman as no more than a "change of pace type guy." Ball is slated to be Denver's Week 1 starter at running back. May 20 - 4:47 PM
Source: Denver Post

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Ronnie Hillman - RB - Broncos

According to the Denver Post, the Broncos "would like" Montee Ball and Ronnie Hillman to be their "one-two running punch" this season.

The club is expected to release either Willis McGahee or Knowshon Moreno, with a slight lean toward McGahee due to his more severe 2012 injury, age, and cost. In an ideal scenario, rookie Ball would run away with the Broncos' feature back job and Hillman would work in as a change-of-pace back. The team does not consider 2012 third-rounder Hillman a viable option to play starter's snaps.
Related: Montee Ball
Source: Denver Post
May 10 - 12:51 PM
Ronnie Hillman - RB - Broncos

The Broncos are working with Ronnie Hillman to keep his weight up.

Hillman came into the league as a 20-year-old rookie that weighed 200 pounds. He fumbled twice, struggled in pass protection and ended up with just 95 touches all year. Now the Broncos are counting on him to be their change-of-pace back, but he can only stay on the field if he can keep Peyton Manning upright. Some extra bulk should help in that category.
Source: Denver Post
May 2 - 11:30 AM
Ronnie Hillman - RB - Broncos

Broncos VP of Football Operations John Elway confirmed Monday that the team envisions 2012 third-round pick Ronnie Hillman as a "change-of-pace type guy."

Although Hillman flashed burst as a rookie, he struggled mightily running between the tackles and in blitz protection. He'll return no higher than No. 2 on the depth chart, regardless of what happens with release candidate Willis McGahee. We won't have high hopes for Hillman's 2013 fantasy prospects.
Source: Denver Post
Apr 22 - 4:08 PM
Ronnie Hillman - RB - Broncos

The Denver Post expects Ronnie Hillman's snap count to rise in 2013.

As a 21-year-old rookie, Hillman played on 18 percent of the snaps. A full offseason to work on strength and ball security should bode well for his chances of securing a bigger role as a change-of-pace back. His biggest concern, however, should be improving his pass protection skills. The Broncos can't trust a back that can't protect Peyton Manning.
Source: Denver Post
Feb 20 - 10:02 AM
Ronnie Hillman - RB - Broncos

Thrust into action after Knowshon Moreno departed with a knee injury, Ronnie Hillman rushed 22 times for 83 yards in Denver's Divisional Round loss to the Ravens, adding three catches for 20 yards.

Moreno touched the ball only once after halftime, putting a massive load on the third-round pick's shoulders. He responded by averaging just 3.8 yards per carry, but at least appeared to be toting the rock with a vice grip after ball-security issues landed him in the doghouse in December. Hillman was usually subbed out on passing downs in favor of FB Jacob Hester, but struggled the few times he was called on to pass protect. Hillman is a shifty back with excellent vision and elusiveness to spare, but his 2013 redraft value is murky with Willis McGahee and Moreno both tentatively appearing likely to be back.
Jan 12 - 9:44 PM
Ronnie Hillman - RB - Broncos

The Denver Post expects Ronnie Hillman's post-season role to hinge on his ability to demonstrate ball security in practices.

Hillman's playing time was already waning after the arrival of the more versatile Jacob Hester. His first-quarter fumble in the regular-season finale landed him on the bench behind Lance Ball. The Broncos want to use his speed in a change-of-pace role, but only if he proves as trustworthy as the veterans.
Source: Denver Post
Jan 4 - 9:39 AM
Ronnie Hillman - RB - Broncos

Ronnie Hillman said his Week 17 benching following a first-quarter fumble was "justified."

Lance Ball and Jacob Hester acted as Knowshon Moreno's backup over the final three quarters. "I have to win coach (John) Fox's confidence back, my teammates," Hillman said. "I let them down at that point, but I have to do something to work hard this week and move forward and try not to let it happen again." It was Hillman's only lost fumble of the season.
Source: Denver Post
Jan 3 - 10:20 AM
Ronnie Hillman - RB - Broncos

Ronnie Hillman rushed just three times for 13 yards in Denver's Week 17 win over the Chiefs, and was benched following a first-quarter fumble.

The Broncos had a golden opportunity to get Hillman some garbage-time totes after racing to a 28-3 lead early in the third quarter, but hard-nosed coach John Fox decided it was more important to punish his rookie runner instead. No. 3 back Lance Ball ended up taking the rock 15 times, suggesting Hillman will be behind both Knowshon Moreno and Ball on the Broncos' playoff depth chart. Denver's third-round pick, Hillman will end his first NFL campaign with 85 carries for 330 yards (3.9 yards per carry) and 10 catches for 62 yards. He should compete for third-down duties in next summer's camp.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 08:26:00 PM
Ronnie Hillman - RB - Broncos

Ronnie Hillman rushed six times for 35 yards in Denver's Week 16 shellacking of the Browns.

He was held without a catch in the passing game, however. Hillman was little more than a breather back this afternoon, only checking in when Knowshon Moreno needed a break. His lone two-touch drive came with the Broncos draining the clock in the fourth quarter. With the 12-3 Broncos taking on the lowly Chiefs in Week 17, Hillman should get an extended look, but will remain a shaky flex option in fantasy leagues that carry on past the traditional championship week.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 08:09:00 PM
Ronnie Hillman - RB - Broncos

The Broncos are still working to improve RB Ronnie Hillman's pass protection.

It's been an issue all season. Hillman missed a block that led to one of Peyton Manning's two sacks last week. "With young players there's going to be a learning curve," OC Mike McCoy said. "When you're in college, you're not playing against the same type of players as here. It's faster, bigger, stronger."
Source: Denver Post
Thu, Dec 20, 2012 06:39:00 PM
Ronnie Hillman - RB - Broncos

Ronnie Hillman rushed 14 times for 29 yards in the Broncos' Week 15 win over the Ravens.

Hillman played sparingly behind a red-hot Knowshon Moreno when the game was close. In short yardage, Jacob Hester was the man. That left Hillman to rack up usage in garbage time when the Ravens knew the run was coming. He's not worth holding in re-draft formats as fantasy football enters its final week.
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 04:21:00 PM
Ronnie Hillman - RB - Broncos

Ronnie Hillman rushed for 24 yards on four carries in Thursday night's Week 14 win over Oakland.

Hillman was targeted just one time out of the backfield by Peyton Manning but couldn't adjust to the pass. Knowshon Moreno handled a full load in the victory and touched the ball a career-high 36 times. Hillman would need another injury to see meaningful action.
Fri, Dec 7, 2012 01:04:00 AM
Ronnie Hillman - RB - Broncos

Ronnie Hillman played just seven snaps in Week 12.

Knowshon Moreno is expected to get the start again Sunday versus the Bucs. The Denver Post expects Hillman to be limited to "situational work on third-down or long-yardage plays." The rookie won't be a viable flex option against the league's No. 1 run defense.
Source: Denver Post
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 09:59:00 AM
Ronnie Hillman - RB - Broncos

Ronnie Hillman carried the ball just three times for nine yards in Denver's Week 12 win over the Chiefs, and wasn't targeted in the passing game.

Hillman's first snap didn't come until the second quarter, while his first touch didn't come until the second half. It was stunning usage following the surprising pre-game announcement that Knowshon Moreno would start in the absence of Willis McGahee. The three touches were Hillman's second fewest since the Broncos' Week 7 bye. Although it's understandable that Denver prefers the veteran Moreno in pass-protection, it's unclear why McGahee's injury led to a decreased role for Hillman. It's possible Hillman's involvement would have been bigger had the Broncos not found themselves in a surprisingly tight game, but Moreno is unquestionably the back to own heading into Week 13. If you can spare the roster spot, holding onto Hillman for one more week could prove wise.
Sun, Nov 25, 2012 04:25:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Peyton Manning
2Brock Osweiler
3Zac Dysert
4Ryan Katz
RB1Montee Ball
2Ronnie Hillman
3Knowshon Moreno
4Willis McGahee
5Lance Ball
GLB1Montee Ball
2Willis McGahee
3RB1Montee Ball
2Knowshon Moreno
FB1Jacob Hester
WR11Demaryius Thomas
2Tavarres King
3Andre Caldwell
4Gerell Robinson
5Quincy McDuffie
WR21Eric Decker
2Wes Welker
3Trindon Holliday
4Greg Orton
5Kemonte' Bateman
WR31Wes Welker
TE1Joel Dreessen
2Jacob Tamme
3Virgil Green
4Julius Thomas
5Lucas Reed
K1Matt Prater