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Ronnie Hillman

RB

A 3rd-round pick (67th overall) in the 2012 NFL Draft out of San Diego State, Ronnie Hillman has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2016 with LAC, a career spanning 5 NFL seasons. Last season's 38.6 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 21st percentile among RBs, below average for the position. His ball security stands out most — the 91st percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,976 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 195#

College

San Diego State

Draft

Rd 3, 67th overall (2012)

Seasons

2012–2016

2014 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
52.8

68th percentile among RBs

8 games · 127 touches

Volume×0.1+0.44
Receiving×0.14-0.66
Total EPA×0.24-0.10
Conversion×0.1-0.36
Ball security×0.06+1.13
Yards/carry×0.120.00
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.65

2014 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed80▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst86▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size13▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency83▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry51▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion31▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving22▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security91▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume74▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency39▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2016MIN35.98131793
2015DEN38.616863724111
2014DEN52.884343211391
2013DEN519218112119
2012DEN33.81433011062

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Ronnie Hillman has played in 55 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: DEN (2012–2015), MIN (2016).

He has rushed for 1,976 yards and 12 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 74 passes for 524 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 2015 with DEN: 863 yards and 7 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2014: a 52.8, in the 68th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2014 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
303
76/g
2
8
2.0/g
60
15/g
0
Away4
131
33/g
1
13
3.3/g
79
20/g
1
In division3
178
59/g
0
6
2.0/g
40
13/g
0
Out of division5
256
51/g
3
15
3.0/g
99
20/g
1
In wins6
416
69/g
2
13
2.2/g
85
14/g
0
In losses2
18
9/g
1
8
4.0/g
54
27/g
1
On grass5
316
63/g
2
10
2.0/g
69
14/g
0
On turf3
118
39/g
1
11
3.7/g
70
23/g
1
Outdoors8
434
54/g
3
21
2.6/g
139
17/g
1

2014 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonIND8 rush yds, 0 TD—
Week 3SEA2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD39.8
Week 5ARI64 rush yds, 0 TD52.3
Week 6NYJ100 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD53.7
Week 7SF74 rush yds, 2 TD · 4 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD69.9
Week 8LAC109 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD73
Week 9NE16 rush yds, 1 TD · 7 rec, 47 yds, 1 TD39.8
Week 10LV13 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD37.2
Week 17LV56 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD59.9

Ronnie Hillman — common questions

What position does Ronnie Hillman play?
Ronnie Hillman is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Ronnie Hillman played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ronnie Hillman has played for DEN (2012–2015), MIN (2016).
Where did Ronnie Hillman go to college?
Ronnie Hillman played college football at San Diego State.
When was Ronnie Hillman drafted?
Ronnie Hillman was selected in round 3, 67th overall, of the 2012 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Ronnie Hillman scored?
Ronnie Hillman has 13 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (12 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Ronnie Hillman's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ronnie Hillman rated 35.9 for 2016, the 15th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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