the bruising LSU back who lived in the red zone
In his LSU career, Kenny Hilliard rushed for 1,557 yards and 27 touchdowns, making him a classic short-yardage hammer with real nose-for-the-goal-line value[2]. In the 2014 season, he posted 447 rushing yards and 6 scores on 90 carries, showing dependable power and enough burst to break a few chunk plays[1][2]. His differentiator was not flashy speed; it was compact strength, contact balance, and trust in tight spaces. If you need a downhill runner who can finish drives and tolerate punishment, he fits that role nicely—though he was never the kind of back built to create on pure athleticism alone[1][5].
