Daniel Hill is Alabama’s bruising, rising workhorse in the Tide backfield
In the 2026 season, Daniel Hill has emerged as one of Alabama’s most physically imposing options at running back, with 9 carries for 47 yards and 2 touchdowns through the opener, after posting 284 rushing yards and 6 scores in 2025. He brings downhill power, contact balance, and enough explosiveness that national attention labeled him one of college football’s offseason “freaks” after a standout strength and athleticism jump. The fit is obvious for a team needing a tough, high-upside RB who can wear defenses down—but he looks best in a physical run game, not as a pure space-burner.
