Missouri Western State University Athletics

A perennial standout from start to finish during his playing days in St. Joseph at Central High School and MWSU, running back Michael Hill left quite a mark on Griffon Football. From 2008-12, Hill became the program's all-time leading rusher with 4,969 yards and second in rushing touchdowns with 35. During the Griffons' run to the NCAA DII Quarterfinals in 2012, Hill's season-record 311 attempts led him to a record of 2,168 rushing yards. 

Hill is a three-time All-MIAA player with two first-team selections and is a two-time All-American, earning consensus All-American status in 2012. The 2012 D2Football.com and MIAA Player of the Year was a finalist for the Harlon Hill Trophy, the DII equivalent of the Heisman Trophy. Hill ended his collegiate career on top, being named the offensive MVP in the first-ever Raycom College Football All-Star Classic.