Big Ten Football: 5 Impact Freshmen for 2015
WR K.J. Hill, Ohio State
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Hill is a 4-star prospect out of Arkansas. He was rated at the 18th best wide receiver in the Class of 2015 and the second-best player in the state. Hill was a major addition to the Buckeyes’ 2015 recruiting class.
Ohio State has some holes to fill at the wide receiver position after the departures of Devin Smith and Evan Spencer, two of their go-to-guys from a season ago.
Hill figures to play a key role this season in filling that void. The U.S. Army All-American has blazing speed (4.42) and the athleticism to match. He’s a dynamic player who is a threat to score any time he touches the ball.
Hill’s ability as a game-changer should earn him some early playing time in the Ohio State offense. He is a big-time playmaker when given open space.
Hill may need to bulk up a little bit to be able to sustain the punishment he’ll likely take from defenders, while still being able to maintain his agility and playmaking ability.