Peyton Hillis expects full recovery after lengthy hospital stay

Former Arkansas and NFL running back Peyton Hillis said Tuesday that he expects to make a full recovery after being hospitalized earlier this year when he reportedly rescued family members during a swimming accident in Florida.

As part of a lengthy social media post — his first since the incident — Hillis expressed thanks for the «love and support» he received and for the help staff at the hospital gave him, saying each made «all the difference» in his recovery.

«I haven't taken any interviews on this because I'd like to keep my family out of the public eye because it was a very traumatic time for us,» he wrote on Twitter. «But I did want to come on here and show my appreciation for everyone who helped save my life and for all of your prayers and love and support. I left the hospital with no worries and concerns and should make a 100% recovery. I'm a very lucky and blessed man.»

Thank you for all your love and prayers