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Buccaneers: 4 running backs to target in 2021 NFL Draft

By Loren Miller

Dec 13, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones (27) runs with the ball as Minnesota Vikings defensive back Chris Jones (26) defends during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones (27) runs with the ball as Minnesota Vikings defensive back Chris Jones (26) defends during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Buccaneers could target Kylin Hill. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Kylin Hill, Mississippi State

Midway through his final season in Starkville, the 5-11, 210 lb running back opted to miss the rest of the season to focus on the NFL Draft. I don’t blame him since first year head coach Mike Leach brought his famous Air Raid offense to town in 2020.

As a junior, Hill broke out for 1,350 yards rushing, 10 touchdowns, and earned first-team All-SEC honors. As a sophomore, he ran for over 700 yards with four touchdowns.

He has great size and athleticism at the position with not a ton of wear and tear on the tires despite being a four-year player in SEC.

Jones struggled with some key fumbles for the Bucs in 2020, fumbling is not an issue for Hill. He only had one fumble in college as a freshman and before that he hadn’t fumbled since his sophomore year of high school.

Another key ingredient for this Bucs offense especially with Brady is the plays where the running back can make plays on swing passes out of the backfield and screens. Hill has broken receiving records during his time at Mississippi State, which shows that he can make plays as a receiving back. In 2020 he caught a school-record 15 passes in one game and during he had 67 receptions and six touchdowns.

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