He remains the “Heavy D” of Alabama’s running back room, yet he is moving lighter in spring practice.
Reporters saw something different at the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility last week, following a Crimson Tide session. Their jaws dropped as they witnessed a third-year running back move with agility, quickness, a sudden burst, and profound cuts.
Daniel Hill ran defenders over last season, but now he can blow by them.
The junior from Meridian (Miss.) made a commitment to his body in the offseason program – dropping eight pounds.