Former Denver Broncos and San Diego State running back Ronnie Hillman died Wednesday, his family announced in a social media post. He was 31 years old.
that he had been diagnosed in August with renal medullary carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of kidney cancer that predominantly affects African Americans with the sickle cell trait. He had been transferred to hospice care earlier this week.
A native of Compton, California, Hillman went on to star at San Diego State, where he amassed more than 3,500 yards from scrimmage and 38 touchdowns in his first two seasons on the team. He declared for the NFL draft after his sophomore season, and the Broncos selected him with their third-round pick in 2012., San Diego State athletics director John David Wicker credited Hillman with helping"resurrect" the program in his two seasons with the team.
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