Former LSU running back Jeremy Hill is back in the NFL. He will reportedly sign with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to a tweet he posted this week.
It’s official I’m a Raider Now…. #raidernation LETS GET IT
— Jeremy Hill (@JeremyHill33) August 2, 2020
Recently, Hill saw time for the Cincinnati Bengals and New England Patriots.
The Bengals selected Hill in the 2014 NFL Draft, and he spent four years with the team. Following his time in Cincinnati, Hill played for the New England Patriots, most recently in 2018.
Over the course of his career, Hill has rushed for 2,898 yards in 55 career games, averaging over four yards per carry with 29 career rushing touchdowns.
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As a rookie with the Bengals in 2014, Hill rushed for 1,124 yards on 222 carries with nine touchdowns.
His deal with the Raiders is pending once his physical and COVID-19 test results come in.
In 2018, Hill suffered a torn ACL, with the injury being the reason the former Tigers standout didn’t see the field during the 2019 NFL season.
The Raiders have Josh Jacobs as their starting running back, so it’s likely that Hill will compete for a back-up role with the team. Las Vegas took former Kentucky Wildcat Lynn Bowden Jr in the 2020 NFL draft, and veteran running back Jalen Richard is also on the team’s roster.
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At LSU from 2012-2013, Hill rushed for 2,156 yards on 345 carries for 28 touchdowns. He averaged 6.2 yards per rush during his time in Baton Rouge.
Though his time with the Patriots was short, Hill provides the Raiders with more depth and a strong workload at the position. Even in a backup role, the seventh-year tailback could help the team in crucial situations.
It will be interesting to see how defined of a role Hill has with the Raiders this season.
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