Ronnie Hillman

Ronald Shawn Hillman, Jr. (born September 14, 1991) is an American football running back with the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He was formerly the starting running back for the San Diego State Aztecs. He ranked fourth among all players in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision with an average of 134.36 rushing yards per game. He was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2012 NFL Draft, 67th overall, by the Denver Broncos.

Early years
Hillman is from Long Beach, California. He has three brothers and one sister. He attended La Habra High School where he lettered in football, basketball, and track and field.

College career
Hillman sat out the 2009 season while SDSU sorted out administrative issues involving his admission. This redshirt year did not count towards Hillman's eligibility.

2010 season
As a freshman for the 2010 San Diego State Aztecs football team, Hillman gained 1,532 yards and scored 17 rushing touchdowns. On September 18, 2010, he gained 228 rushing yards against Missouri in his third college football game.

2011 season
As a sophomore, Hillman rushed for 1,478 yards and 15 touchdowns during the 2011 regular season. He ranked fourth among all players in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision with an average of 134.36 rushing yards per game. He ranked sixth in total rushing yards. He gained over 100 rushing yards in eight of San Diego State's 12 games in 2011.

On September 17, 2011 the San Diego State Aztecs faced the 2-0 undefeated Washington State Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. Hillman scored on four touchdown runs, leading the Aztecs to a 42-24 victory and their first 3-0 Start in 30 Years.

On October, 29, 2011, he gained a season-high 224 yards against Wyoming.

Professional career
On January 4, 2012, Ronnie Hillman announced that he hired an agent and would be entering the 2012 NFL Draft. Hillman was drafted with the 67th pick in the 3rd round by the Denver Broncos. In week 11 vs the Carolina Panthers, Hillman scored his first career touchdown on a 5 yard run.