Planning to rely heavily on their running game next season, the Ravens added another versatile back to their rotation.
The Ravens selected Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill with their first fourth-round pick (113th overall). Hill gained more than 1,000 yards rushing in two of three seasons at Oklahoma State and was a strong runner between the tackles, plus he has the shiftiness to make tacklers miss outside.
Hill said he did not make a pre-draft visit with the Ravens, nor was he aware the Ravens had interest. But he was excited to be headed to Baltimore.
"I just try to be versatile," Hill said during a conference call. "I just want to be able to run the ball inside, outside, catch the ball, do anything they want me to. I just want to make plays, get the ball in the end zone and win games."
Even after the Ravens signed running back Mark Ingram during free agency, Head Coach John Harbaugh said he would not mind adding another back to the rotation that includes Ingram, Gus Edwards,[comma] and Kenneth Dixon. At 5-foot-10, 198 pounds, Hill ran a 4.4 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, as the Ravens continue to add more speed to their offense.
Hill said he models his game after Saints Pro Bowl running back Alvin Kamara, and is excited to be joining a run-heavy offense. Hill looks forward to playing with Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.
"It's going to be nice having a dual threat," Hill said. "Him being such a dangerous runner, he's a great quarterback altogether. He's won the Heisman Trophy, been to the top level, led the team last year. It's going to be nice being in the backfield with him."
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Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill (5) during an NCAA college football game between Boise State and Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill (5) gets past a Baylor defender on a 79 yard touchdown run in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill (5) breaks through the line during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, in Austin, Texas. Oklahoma State won 13-10 in overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
This Aug. 31, 2017 photo shows Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill (5) carrying the ball during an NCAA college football game between Tulsa and Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla. No. 14 Oklahoma State’s offense primarily revolves around Heisman Trophy candidate quarterback Mason Rudolph and the passing game. But the Cowboys have improved their ground attack this season behind sophomore running back Justice Hill. Hill has seen his workload increase as the games have gotten tighter for Oklahoma State. The Cowboys face Baylor this Saturday. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Image Taken at the Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Boise State Broncos Football Game, Saturday, September 15, 2018, Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK. Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletics
Image Taken at the Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Missouri State Bears Football Game, Thursday, August 30, 2018, Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater, OK. Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletics
Oklahoma State wide receiver Dillon Stoner (17) breaks away from Pittsburgh defensive back Dennis Briggs (20) after making a catch to run it in for a touchdown in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill runs against Virginia Tech during the first half of the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill (5) runs from Iowa State defensive back D'Andre Payne (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill carries during an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. Oklahoma won 62-52. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma State's Justice Hill (5) looks for room to run as Virginia Tech safety Reggie Floyd (21) and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) look to make the tackle during the first half of the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill (5) carries during an NCAA college football game between Tulsa and Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill (5) rushes for a 31-yard gain in front of Virginia Tech linebacker Andrew Motuapuaka (25) and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) during the second half of the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Oklahoma State won 30-21. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill (5) breaks loose with blocking by offensive lineman Marcus Keyes (75) on Kansas defensive tackle Daniel Wise (96) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. Oklahoma State defeated Kansas 48-28. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill (5) walks the field during an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill (5) fights a tackle by Iowa State defensive back Braxton Lewis (33) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill (5) celebrates a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill (5) runs past Boise State defensive end Durrant Miles, center, and teammate Marcus Keyes (75) and into the endzone with a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Stillwater, Okla. Oklahoma State plays at Kansas on Saturday. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill (5) is tackled by Kansas cornerback Shakial Taylor (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill runs the ball during a college football game in Stillwater, Okla. Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill will skip his senior season and enter the 2019 NFL draft. Coach Mike Gundy announced Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, that Hill will not play against Missouri in the Liberty Bowl on Dec. 31. Hill made his announcement in a thank you letter to fans, teammates and coaches on social media.(AP Photo/Brody Schmidt, File)
Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill (5) is tackled by Iowa State linebacker Marcel Spears Jr. (42) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Oklahoma State running back Justice Hill (5) rushes for yardage in front of Virginia Tech linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) during the first half of the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
