Mississippi State running back and 2021 NFL Draft prospect, Kylin Hill, has decided to opt-out of the rest of the 2020 college football season.
Hill, who ran for 1,350 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2019, issued the following statement on Tuesday:
“2020 has been an unprecedented year, filled with uncertainty due to a pandemic that has forced all of us to adapt as best as possible,” Hill wrote. “With that, and after much prayer and discussion with my family, I have decided to opt-out of for the remainder of the season and declare for the 2021 NFL Draft. This has been an incredibly difficult decision, but one that I feel is best for me at this time.”
Hill (5’11, 215 pounds) was beginning to showcase his skill set as a receiver in Mike Leach’s offense. He managed 23 catches for 237 yards and one touchdown in just three games. That’s more catches and yards than he managed in all of 2019.
“I would like to thank the entire Mississippi State coaching staff, both past and present, for giving me the opportunity to live out my dream and play at MSU,” Hill wrote. “I would also like to thank all of my teammates for allowing me to grow as a player and as a person. The memories that we have together will carry throughout our lifetimes and you will always be my BROTHERS!”
Hill ranks as a likely Day 3 prospect who can earn a top-100 grade with a strong pre-draft performance.
