Khalid Hill started reaching out on social media. He realized he was one of the few who played his position -- he knew that before the process of going from college to the NFL even began -- and he wanted to connect with those who would understand.
Start a conversation. Create a bond. Fullbacks play one of the most brutal, unforgiving positions in the game. Yet they also realize, these days, how rare they are.
A half-century ago, fullbacks were an integral part of college and professional offenses. Now, they barely exist. The evolution of offense eliminated the position at some college programs.