Hill, last year’s second-leading rusher, enters the fall as Alabama’s likely No. 1 back. Grubb emphasized, “It starts with him.”
“Daniel Hill, you know, is a guy that I think people are going to be really impressed with the transformation that, you know, Daniel’s had with his body. He’s been really lean in the 230s, you know, low 230s, even in the high 220s.” Grubb said, “He runs different, he’s got good agility, he’s got great command of the offense. He’s super intelligent, excellent pass blocker, I think it starts with him.”
Hill’s sophomore season was below expectations, with just 284 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 3.8 yards per carry. With more experience and a bigger workload on the horizon, he’s poised for a breakout as a junior after only 75 carries last year.
