Peyton Hillis was drafted No. 227 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Arkansas. 81 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 20 · #227 overall
Peyton Hillis Arkansas Draft
Peyton Hillis was drafted No. 227 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Arkansas. 81 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #227
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 81
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2129th at Arkansas
The pick
How Peyton Hillis came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Fullback FB
- College
-
Arkansas
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 240 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 53.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
81 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Games played
- 81
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2129th among Arkansas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 419% of career value
- Final season
- 20146 years after the draft
Around pick 227
Who came off the board on either side of Peyton Hillis.
Northern Iowa
San Diego State
Tulsa
Washburn
Arkansas in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Peyton Hillis in the 2008 NFL Draft
Peyton Hillis is a Fullback out of Arkansas selected No. 227 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2008 NFL Draft. 81 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Arkansas has produced 127 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Peyton Hillis drafted?
Peyton Hillis was selected No. 227 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 20). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/peyton-hillis.
What college did Peyton Hillis play for?
Peyton Hillis played college football at Arkansas in the SEC. See every Arkansas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arkansas-razorbacks.
How did Peyton Hillis's NFL career turn out?
81 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/peyton-hillis.