Former Tennessee RB Alden Hill Transferring to JMU

Alden Hill announced his intention to transfer from the University of Tennessee on April 22. Reports now say that he’s headed to JMU to join Everett Withers and the Dukes.

After redshirting in 2012, Hill saw limited action this past season. He rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. He was also selected to the All SEC Academic Honor Roll two times in his two years at Tennessee. Per NCAA regulations, Hill will have three years of eligibility remaining with the Dukes.

Hill was rated as a 3-star recruit by both Rivals and Scout coming out of Marlington High School in Ohio. He set his school’s all time rushing mark, running for 4,745 yards. He’s a big back, listed at 6’2″ and 221 lbs. And he reportedly runs in the 4.5 range for the 40 yard dash. Hill is a big fast back, who should combine with Khalid Abdullah to give JMU a potent rushing attack. And by all accounts he’s a good student and solid teammate. This is another good get for Coach Withers.