Daniel Hill (running back)

Daniel Hill
No. 4 β€“ Alabama Crimson Tide
PositionRunning back
ClassSophomore
Personal information
Born (2005-11-21) November 21, 2005[1]
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight244 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High schoolMeridian (Meridian, Mississippi)
College
Stats at ESPN

Daniel Hill (born November 21, 2005)[1] is an American college football running back for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Early life

Hill attended Meridian High School in Meridian, Mississippi.[2] He missed time during his freshman and sophomore years after suffering two different broken legs.[3] He returned from the injuries to have 1,013 rushing yards, 393 receiving yards, with 19 total touchdowns his junior year and 2,064 yards with 23 touchdowns his senior year.[4] Hill was selected to play in the 2024 All-American Bowl.[5] He committed to the University of Alabama to play college football.[6]

College career

As a true freshman at Alabama in 2024, Hill played in nine games and had 21 carries for 61 yards and a touchdown.[7] As a sophomore in 2025, he earned more playing time.[8]

References

  1. 1 2 @d1danny3 (November 21, 2023). "Blessed to see 18πŸ™πŸ½πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰" (Tweet). Retrieved December 2, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  2. ↑ How four-star Meridian ATH Daniel Hill is making the most of his second chance
  3. ↑ Meridian's Daniel Hill broke both legs, then became 4-star recruit with top SEC football offers
  4. ↑ Hill named SBLive Mississippi POTY, reveals All-American jersey
  5. ↑ Hill picks Alabama at All-American Bowl
  6. ↑ 4-star RB Daniel Hill becomes latest addition to Alabama’s 2024 class
  7. ↑ Kelly, Nick (April 14, 2025). "The Alabama player who 'stood out as much as anybody' this spring". AL.com. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
  8. ↑ Windham, Katie (October 13, 2025). "Why Alabama is Optimistic to Start Seeing More from RB Daniel Hill". Alabama Crimson Tide On SI. Retrieved 2026-05-17.