Wyoming Cowboys sophomore running back Brian Hill has been named as a 2016 Player to Watch by the Touchdown Club of Columbus, Ohio (TDC).

Hill is among a select group of players from across the nation to receive the honor. They will be recognized in a ceremony at the Touchdown Club of Columbus Awards on Feb. 6, 2016.

There are eight running backs, four quarterbacks, two receivers and three defensive players that received the distinction.

Hill concluded his sophomore season with a school record 1,631 yards rushing and was eighth in the nation at 135.9 yards per game.

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