Alden Hill signs with Tennessee

Published Feb. 1, 2012

Alden Hill

Running back, 6-1, 220

Alliance, Ohio (Marlington)

Committed: July 19, 2011

Enrolled: Jan. 11, 2012

Prospect Rankings

247Sports: 3-star

Rivals: 3-star

Scout: 3-star

247Sports Rating: 83 (No. 63 running back, No. 55 prospect in Ohio)

The skinny: At his introductory press conference, new UT running backs coach Jay Graham said he was surprised by just how big Hill already is. That’s the kind of back UT didn’t have during one of the worst rushing seasons in program history, and it’s exactly the reason why Hill and every other running back signee has a golden opportunity for immediate playing time. His enrolling early makes him even more of a viable candidate for some early burn, even though he might be one of the lesser touted players in the Vols’ 2012 class. Hill finished his career as his school’s all-time leading rusher, piling up 4,765 yards.