Fantasy Upside
In just his fourth season, Ronnie Hillman has the most experience of the Denver RBs. After being drafted in the third round in 2012, he saw his most productive campaign last season – in only eight games - rushing for 434 yards and three TDs. Ronnie also caught 21 passes and registered another score. The slashy runner totaled career-bests in carries (106), yards, yards per carry (4.1), receptions and touchdowns. He posted two 100-yards games – just 11 days apart in October.
Fantasy Downside
Hillman got off to a slow start last season and was behind Montee Ball on the depth chart until October. By the time Ronnie was able to get things going, a foot injury slowed him, which led to the breakout performances by C.J. Anderson.
Bottom Line
Ronnie has had an excellent preseason so far and has bumped himself up to No. 2 on depth chart, passing Ball. While, at just 5’ 10” and 195 pounds, he's not going to be an every down back in the NFL, his style fits well in Coach Gary Kubiak's system. It looks like he'll see some decent playing time, but Anderson will remain the starter.