Peyton Hillis Archives

Peyton Hillis opens up about near-death experience

"I swam past my son, and I got to Camille, and she starts freakin' out, you know, 'We're gonna die, we're gonna die.'"

"I just wanted to come here and thank everyone for all the prayers and love y'all have given me. It's really made all the difference."

Peyton Hillis is out of the hospital and recovering with family.

"Please continue to pray for he's still got a ways ahead of him."

"Initially the lungs and kidneys were the main issues. his kidneys are a 'great concern' now."

"I’m sure he would want everyone to know that he appreciates all of the prayers being thrown up on his behalf!!"

Hillis beat out Ray Rice, Matt Ryan, Aaron Rodgers, and Michael Vick for the honor.