Jarrick Hillery facts for kids

Jarrick Hillery (born March 29, 1976) is a former American football player. He played as a wide receiver and defensive back for eight seasons in the Arena Football League. He was part of teams like the Nashville Kats, Georgia Force, and Carolina Cobras. Before becoming a professional player, he played college football at Tennessee State University.

College Football Career

Jarrick Hillery played college football for the Tennessee State Tigers. In his senior year, he was chosen for the First Team All-Ohio Valley Conference. He also helped his team win a conference title in 1998. During that same year, he was named the OVC Specialist of the Week two times.

Professional Football Journey

Playing for the Nashville Kats

Hillery started his professional career with the Nashville Kats. He played for them from 2000 to 2001. In 2001, he was recognized as a First Team All-Arena player, which is a big honor in the Arena Football League.

Time with the Georgia Force

After his first time with the Kats, Hillery joined the Georgia Force. He played for this team during the 2002 and 2003 seasons.

Joining the Carolina Cobras

On October 29, 2003, Jarrick Hillery signed with the Carolina Cobras. He played for the Cobras during the 2004 football season.

Back to the Nashville Kats

Hillery returned to the Nashville Kats on October 11, 2004. He played for the Kats again from 2005 to 2006.

Another Stint with the Georgia Force

On January 19, 2007, Hillery signed with the Georgia Force for a second time. He played his final professional season with the Force in 2007.