26 Facts About Peyton Hillis

Peyton Derek Hillis was born on January 21,1986 and is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League.

Peyton Hillis attended the University of Arkansas where he was primarily used as a fullback.

In 2011, Peyton Hillis won a nationwide vote which put him on the cover of EA Sports' Madden NFL 12 video game.

Peyton Hillis chose Arkansas over a number of other offers from schools such as Oklahoma, Nebraska, Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma State, Tennessee, and LSU.

Peyton Hillis had 11 carries for 89 yards rushing and 2 TDs, as well as 5 receptions for 62 receiving yards and 2 more TDs.

Over his four seasons as a fullback at Arkansas, Peyton Hillis helped paved the way for Darren McFadden to become the Razorbacks all-time rushing leader with three straight 1,000 yard seasons from 2005 to 2007, as well as two straight for fellow running back Felix Jones in 2006 and 2007.

Arkansas was one of the most prolific running teams in the nation over those three seasons, owed in no small part to Peyton Hillis' blocking and receiving prowess.

At the start of the 2008 season, Peyton Hillis was listed as the Broncos' starting fullback.

The string of victories and accolades built up anticipation among Broncos faithful for Peyton Hillis to continue as running back for the rest of the season.

Peyton Hillis added 36 yards on seven receptions for a total of 180 all-purpose yards.

The next week, Peyton Hillis again ran for over 100 yards at home against the Cincinnati Bengals, leading the Browns to their first victory in the 2010 regular season.

In week 12, Peyton Hillis joined Marshall Faulk as the only players to have achieved more than 130 yards rushing, three rushing touchdowns, and 60 yards receiving in a single game.

On December 12,2010, Peyton Hillis went over the 1,000 yard mark on an eight-yard rush, that was preceded by a 25-yard rush.

Peyton Hillis had a good game in a Week 2 matchup with the Indianapolis Colts, running for 94 yards and two touchdowns, but he then sat out a game the next week against the Miami Dolphins with strep throat on the advice of his agent.

Peyton Hillis then injured his hamstring twice, once in a game and once in practice, limiting his performance and frustrating teammates.

Peyton Hillis rebounded towards the end of the season, rushing for 99 yards in Arizona and 112 in Baltimore to finish with 587 and three touchdowns.

On March 14,2012, Peyton Hillis signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Peyton Hillis finished the 2012 season with 309 yards on 85 carries as a backup to Jamaal Charles.

On July 23,2013, Peyton Hillis signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

On September 21,2013, Peyton Hillis was released by the Buccaneers without appearing in a game.

Peyton Hillis had worn number 33 while in training camp with the Buccaneers.

Peyton Hillis retired in 2015, at his doctor's behest due to his history of concussions and the potential of future injury.

In 2021, Peyton Hillis made his acting debut in the horror movie The Hunting, directed by Mark Andrew Hamer.

In January 2023, Peyton Hillis was reported to be in critical condition after getting injured while saving his young niece and son from drowning.

Peyton Hillis was released from the hospital after almost three weeks.

In February 2023, Peyton Hillis said that he expects to make a full recovery.