has played for a youth team organized by Snoop Dogg and alongside Peyton Manning in the Broncos backfield. Both experiences have contributed to who he is as a person and player.
After growing up in Los Angeles (La Habra, California), Hillman played two seasons at San Diego State and ranks fourth in school history with 3,243 rushing yards. He was drafted by Denver in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft and totaled 1,842 yards and 12 touchdowns, including a 72-yarder against the Vikings last season.
Hillman joined the Vikings in September after Adrian Peterson was placed on injured reserve.