- Hillis was drafted in the 7th round of the 2008 NFL Draft out of the University of Arkansas.
- The 6’2” 250-pound bruising running back had his breakout season in 2010, amassing more than 1,500 yards of total offense and scoring 13 touchdowns for the Cleveland Browns.
- The accident involving Hillis comes just days after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field after going into cardiac arrest.