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Oklahoma State Football: 5 reasons Justice Hill can win Heisman in 2018

By Luke Feliciano

STILLWATER, OK - NOVEMBER 04: Running back Justice Hill #5 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys breaks away for a touchdown against the Oklahoma Sooners at Boone Pickens Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Oklahoma State 62-52. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)
STILLWATER, OK - NOVEMBER 04: Running back Justice Hill #5 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys breaks away for a touchdown against the Oklahoma Sooners at Boone Pickens Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma defeated Oklahoma State 62-52. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images) /
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AUSTIN, TX – OCTOBER 21: Justice Hill #5 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys runs the ball in the third quarter defended by Charles Omenihu #90 of the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – OCTOBER 21: Justice Hill #5 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys runs the ball in the third quarter defended by Charles Omenihu #90 of the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 21, 2017 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

5. He’s trending upward

Justice Hill’s talents were discovered early on in his college career, although he was somewhat of an unsung prospect coming out of high school. Hill signed with Oklahoma State rated as a three-star recruit by ESPN.

As a true freshman in 2015, he established himself as a player to watch and his value has only continued to skyrocket. Hill closed out his first year in college by being the FBS Freshman Rushing leader and received the accolades of being named to the Freshman All-America and Second-Team All-Big 12.

He followed up that promising freshman campaign by being awarded a spot on the First-Team All-Big 12 last year in addition to finding himself in elite company as a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award.

Moreover, he is coming off two straight 1,000-yard seasons. Last season, he also increased his workload by more than 60 rushing attempts while manufacturing nine more touchdowns.

The talented back’s experience should play a big part in his potential Heisman run in 2018. Aside from his physical gifts, his play can be marked by consistency and durability throughout his two years at Oklahoma State.

Hill has played in all 26 games the Cowboys have played since he was on the team and given the fact that he has yet to miss a full game due to injury, he has the clean bill of health to get the touches to put up big numbers.

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