Jul 16, 2008 3:05 pm US/Mountain
Broncos Sign 7th-Rounder FB Peyton Hillis
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Peyton Hillis No. 22 of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks carries the ball during the game with the Louisiana State University Tigers on Nov. 25, 2005 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.
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The Denver Broncos have signed seventh-round draft pick Peyton Hillis, a fullback from the University of Arkansas who helped clear the way for two-time Heisman Trophy runner-up Darren McFadden.
Hillis collected 2,624 all-purpose yards and 23 touchdowns as a three-year starter at Arkansas, where he set school records for running backs with 118 career catches, 1,195 yards receiving and 11 TD receptions.
He also rushed for 959 yards and a 4.7-yard average with 12 TDs.
Last season he led the Razorbacks with 49 catches for 537 yards and blocked for 1,000-yard rushers McFadden and Felix Jones. Also a kick and punt returner, Hillis totaled 886 all-purpose yards.
The Broncos have signed five of their nine draft picks.
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