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Peyton Hillis may be a name you haven’t heard in a while. But, It may be ringing a bell now that you’ve heard it.
The former Arkansas Razorback was part of a three-headed monster in college with Darren McFadden and Felix Jones. He was not really thought of as an NFL prospect like the other two were, however.
But, he made a name for himself during a magical 2010 season with the Cleveland Browns. Hillis got the biggest workload of his career and rushed for over 1100 yards with 11 touchdowns through the ground. He added 477 yards receiving, with another two touchdowns. He was one of the breakout players of the 2010 season, and that landed him the cover spot on Madden 12.
His career faded away after that, and he last played for the New York Giants in 2014. But, he’s back in the news for a much bigger reason now.
Peyton Hillis is reportedly in critical condition after saving his kids from drowning
News broke Thursday that the former running back had suffered injuries stemming from an incident in which he saved his children from drowning.
Peyton Hillis is reportedly in critical condition after saving his kids from drowning today.
His kids are okay thankfully.
Prayers for an Arkansas legend 🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/UlZkF8Tmu7
— Unnecessary Roughness (@UnnecRoughness) January 6, 2023
Peyton Hillis’ uncle posted this on Facebook and @OtisKirk23 brought it to my attention. #WPS pic.twitter.com/jYRvQPGAXF
— Alyssa Orange (@AlyssaOrange) January 6, 2023
An article by the News-Herald elaborated further.
Former Browns running back Peyton Hillis is reportedly in critical condition after rescuing his children from drowning in the ocean.
Hillis, 36, who starred at the University of Arkansas before a seven-year career in the NFL, played two years for the Browns in 2010 and 2011.
Sidelines-Arkansas tweeted Jan. 5 Hillis’ children are OK but that he was in “critical condition” following the incident.
Hopefully he can make a full recovery after his heroic actions.