Well, everyone, if ever somebody needed your prayers, it’s this amazing father and hero. He’s a former NFL player named Peyton Hills, and he was with his kids at the beach when tragedy struck. He saved his kids from downing, but now he’s in ICU fighting for his life. Peyton’s uncle took to Facebook and made this hopeful post: “I just wanted to let everyone know on Razorback Nation that Peyton is doing better,” he said in a Facebook post. “He’s still in intensive care and having some problems with his kidneys and his lungs but doctors say he is improving. I just wanted to head off any rumors that may be started. I’m sure he would want everyone to know that he appreciates all of the prayers being thrown up on his behalf!!!”
Bizpacreview reported that a former NFL player is reportedly in critical condition after rescuing his children from drowning in the Gulf of Mexico.
That’s according to Sidelines Arkansas, a University of Arkansas fan outlet, which called for prayers for running back Peyton Hillis in a tweet Thursday, saying the former Razorback player saved his children.
“Former Arkansas and NFL RB Peyton Hillis is rumored to be in critical condition after saving his children from drowning in the ocean,” the tweet read. “His kids are reportedly safe and healthy, but Peyton could use thoughts & prayers!
Local news in Florida is reporting more details on what happened:
“I have confirmed Hillis was in a swimming accident in Pensacola, FL and helicoptered to the hospital. He remains unconscious in the ICU,” Orange tweeted. “Family asks to please pray for him and a speedy recovery.”
The younger Hillis was a seven-year NFL veteran. He was drafted in the seventh round by the Denver Broncos in 2008 and spent two years there. He moved on to Cleveland in 2010, where he had a stellar year, rushing for 1,177 yards on 270 carries and scoring 11 touchdowns — an effort that was rewarded with being named the cover athlete of Madden NFL 12. Hillis played in Kansas City in 2012, before moving to the New York Giants for his final two seasons in the NFL.
Let’s hope and pray that Peyton keeps getting better, so he can be here to raise and enjoy the kids that he saved from downing. Please keep Peyton and his family in your prayers.
This post originally appeared on WayneDupree.com.