| Jeremy Hills |
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Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Houston, Texas
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| High School:
Alief Elsik
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| Height / Weight:
6-0 / 190
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| Position:
RB
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| Experience:
So.-SQ
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· Career statistics
Second-year running back who has appeared in 12 games, mostly on special teams ... has rushed 25 times for 170 yards (6.8 ypc) in his career ... has one career tackle ... appeared in seven games as a true freshman in 2008 ... graduated early and enrolled at UT in January '08 to take part in spring drills ... a prep All-American and all-state selection.
SOPHOMORE (2009)
Appeared in five games at running back and on special teams ... rushed nine times for 86 yards (9.6 ypc) and logged one special teams tackle on the season ... registered one special teams tackle versus Texas Tech ... rushed three times for 69 yards (23.0 ypc) against UTEP ... carried six times for 17 yards at Missouri.
FRESHMAN (2008)
Appeared in seven games at tailback and on special teams ... posted 84 yards on 16 carries (5.2 ypc) ... rushed three times for five yards in his collegiate debut against FAU ... posted 15 yards on five carries against Arkansas ... recorded three rushes for 11 yards at Colorado ... rushed for 41 yards on two carries, including a career-long 32-yard run, at Kansas.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Bill Barron at Alief Elsik H.S. ... an all-state selection who played both running back and wide receiver as a prepster ... also saw action at cornerback ... invited to play in the 2008 U.S. Army All-American Bowl but was unable to play due to other obligations ... a member of Rivals top 250 national prospects and ranked as the sixth-best all-purpose back in the nation ... named one of the state's Top 10 running backs by Dave Campbell's Texas Football ... a third-team member of Dave Campbell's Super Team ... tallied 3,413 yards and 42 TDs on 456 carries (7.5 ypc) during his three-year career ... tabbed second-team 5A all-state by The Associated Press and third-team all-state by the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior ... also earned all-district 18-5A honors ... carried the ball 217 times for 1,567 yards (7.2 ypc) and 23 TDs ... helped lead the Elsik Rams to a victory over rival Hastings with a career-high 26 carries for 257 yards and five TDs ... earned all-district 18-5A honors and was named offensive MVP as a junior ... recorded 181 carries for 1,328 yards (7.3 ypc) and 15 TDs ... an all-district selection as a sophomore ... posted 518 rushing yards on 58 attempts (8.9 ypc) and four TDs ... also a three-time letterman in track and field ... competed in the 100m (10.65), 200m (21.8), 4x100-meter relay, 4x200 and long jump.
PERSONAL
Born in Dallas ... moved to Houston shortly after he was born ... brother, Tony Hills, was an All-America LT at Texas (2003-07) and a fourth-round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2008 ... a prep honor roll student ... two-time first-team academic all-district ... was an active member of P.A.L. (Peer Assistance & Leadership) throughout high school ... also volunteered at Health Bridge Children's Hospital, Killough Middle School, Chancellor Elementary and Heflin Elementary ... father, Michael Hills Sr., played WR at Arizona State ... cousin, Alonzo Dotson, played DE at Oklahoma (2003-07) ... enjoys playing basketball and video games.
THE HILLS FILE
Nickname: J Hills or Baby Hills
Favorite TV channel(s): ESPN, BET
Favorite TV show: Fresh Prince of Bel Air
I can't believe I watch: Hannah Montana
Favorite movie: Friday
Favorite actor/actress: Denzel Washington, Will Smith, Halle Berry
Sports Hero: LaDainian Tomlinson
Favorite superhero: Superman
Favorite video game: NCAA Football
Favorite cartoon character: Riley (The Boondocks)
Nobody knows I can: Sing
I came to Texas because: I like winning and they are winners
