BEMIDJI — Jake Hill’s teammates call him a lot of names.

They’ve dubbed Bemidji State redshirt senior wide receiver the “slim reaper” because of his slender 6-foot, 185-pound frame. They also call Hill, 24, “Unc,” a slang term for an old person.

“They’re always giving me a hard time, saying I’m old, I’m 24, I should be out of college,” Hill said, smiling.

If his teammates look past his age, they might find other apt descriptors. Talented. Explosive. Game-changer. Hill certainly has the stats to back them up, too.

Ever since he returned from injury on Oct. 4 against Northern State, he’s made a major impact. Hill’s 44-yard touchdown was the game-winner against the Wolves on homecoming. He had a career-high 129 receiving yards against Wayne State and he picked up three touchdowns in the f

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