Ronnie Hillman, who was selected by the Broncos in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft and a member of the team’s Super Bowl 50-winning squad, died Wednesday, according to his family. He was 31.
In four seasons in Denver, he totaled 453 carries for 1,845 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns. During the team’s Super Bowl-winning season, he led the Broncos in yards rushing (863) and rushing touchdowns (7) during the regular season.
Here’s a look at how the world of sports reacted to his passing on social media:
We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman.