A seventh - round draft pick by the Broncos in 2008 , Hillis started his career at fullback .
A seventh - round draft pick by the Broncos in 2008 , Hillis was forced to play tailback after a rash of injuries to the Broncos ' running back corps .
A seventh - round draft pick by the Broncos in 2008 , Hillis started his career at fullback but was forced to play tailback after a rash of injuries to the Broncos ' running back corps .