Daniel Hill

Position:
RB
Height:
6-1
Weight:
244
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Meridian, Miss.
High School:
Meridian

2025

A big-bodied back who played in nine games his first season ... rotates in at tailback while also working on special teams. Florida State: Rushed three times for nine yards ... added two receptions for 12 combined yards on the day. ULM: Accumulated 14 yards on three rushes against the Warhawks.

2024

Saw time in nine games split between offense and special teams ... carried 21 times for 61 yards and a touchdown to go with one reception for a gain of three ... also recorded one tackle on special teams. Western Kentucky: Rushed nine times for 29 yards and a score in his collegiate debut ... also recorded one tackle on special teams. Wisconsin: Totaled eight yards on four carries against the Badgers. Georgia: Saw time on special teams in the top-five matchup. Missouri: Carried twice for a combined seven yards late in the game. LSU: Recorded four yards on two carries against the Tigers. Mercer: Accumulated 13 yards on four rushes for the day. Oklahoma: Saw time on special teams in Norman. Auburn: Worked on special teams in the Iron Bowl. Michigan: Contributed on offense and special teams in Tampa ... caught one pass for a three-yard gain.

High School and Personal Data

One of the most athletic and versatile players in this year's class ... unanimous four-star recruit by all major outlets ... named the Mississippi Player of the Year by SBLive after a sensational senior year in which he lined up at quarterback, tailback and wide receiver ... listed by ESPN.com and 247Sports as a top-five player in the state of Mississippi ... played primarily at running back and was considered one of the best multi-dimensional backs in the recruiting cycle ... listed as an athlete by 247Sports, who rated him No. 7 at his position and No. 4 in the state ... recognized as the eighth-rated athlete on the 247Composite ... ESPN.com's No. 3 player in Mississippi, the No. 7 athlete in the country and the No. 63 prospect in the Southeast Region ... also listed at No. 133 on the ESPN300 ... Rivals.com seventh-ranked all-purpose back ... the No. 16 running back and the No. 6 player from Mississippi according to the On3 Consensus ... selected to the All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas ... coached by Marcus Boyles at Meridian High School ... finished the year with 2,064 yards and 23 touchdowns on the ground in 2023 ... also caught 16 passes for 240 yards and three touchdowns while accounting for three more scores with his arm ... chose Alabama over Auburn, Mississippi State, South Carolina and Tennessee.