Bronson Hill
Bronson Hill is an American former football running back. He played college football at Eastern Michigan University, where he was also a sprinter on the track team. He was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2015 and was also a member of the Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, and Arizona Cardinals. He later had a brief stint in the Alliance of American Football before retiring from professional football.
College career
Hill played college football at Eastern Michigan University from 2011 to 2014. He also competed as a sprinter on the track and field team, specializing in the 60-meter dash.In 2012, Hill led the team with 905 rushing yards and scored seven touchdowns. His 283-yard, four-touchdown performance against Toledo earned him MAC West Division Offensive Player of the Week and National Running Back of the Week honors. He was named the team’s James M. "Bingo" Brown Most Valuable Offensive Player that season.
In 2013, Hill rushed for 1,101 yards and five touchdowns, earning Third-Team All-MAC honors. He surpassed 100 rushing yards in six games that season, including a career-high 257-yard game against Ohio.
In track, he recorded a personal-best 6.95 seconds in the 60-meter dash and placed ninth at the 2013 MAC Indoor Championships.
In 2020, Hill was inducted into Eastern Michigan’s Football Ring of Honor, recognizing his standout career with the Eagles.
Professional career
2015 season
In 2015, Hill was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent. In his first four preseason games there, he led his team in rushing attempts and was second on his team in rushing yards. He was waived during final roster cuts.Throughout the regular season, Hill was on the practice squads of the Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, and the New Orleans Saints.
Cincinnati Bengals
On February 2, 2016, Hill signed a reserve/future contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. During the preseason, he rushed for a total of 18 yards. On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the team.Jacksonville Jaguars
On September 5, 2016, Hill was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad. He was promoted to the Jaguars' active roster on December 10, 2016.On May 1, 2017, Hill was released by the Jaguars.