Kylin runs with great vision and poise finding holes, using quick cutting abilities to evade defenders. 86.8 Rushing Grade per PFF and don't forget this: most forced missed tackles on the ground among SEC RBs who returned in 2020
1. Kylin Hill, Mississippi St - 61
1. Kylin Hill, Mississippi St - 61
Hill has a great willingness and desire to protect his QB. As seen here, Hill fights off a blitz scheme and while pressure gets to the QB, Kylin absolutely buries his man.
While people claim him to be an unnatural runner and more of a third-down back, plays like this debunk said theory and prove that he is capable of the NFL workload as a runner too. 4.03 yards after contact in his 2019 season, over 1,300 rushing yards don't cap him at receiver
And while he doesn't have killer speed, he can still turn on burners. Watch as he absolutely drives through a small hole and the defenders blocking it to get to open space.
Finally, I'd like to make the case that he has the best hands in the class at the RB position. His route running is crisp, his hands don't drop passes and he showcases ridiculous movement in open space.
My Final take: Kylin Hill needs to stop being sleeped on as a high-end running back prospect in this class. He has the tools necessary to be THAT guy at the next level and will showcase why if given the opportunity.