John Hilliard (American football) facts for kids
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Hilliard with the Seattle Seahawks in 2002
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||
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| Born: | April 16, 1976 Coushatta, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 295 lb (134 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Houston (TX) Sterling | ||||||
| College: | Mississippi State | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2000 / Round: 6 / Pick: 190 | ||||||
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John Edward Hilliard (born April 16, 1976) is a former American football player. He played as a defensive end. Hilliard was part of the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons. He played for the Seattle Seahawks. He also played college football at Mississippi State University. Hilliard attended Sterling High School in Houston, Texas. He was also on teams like the Green Bay Packers.
John Hilliard's Football Journey
John Hilliard started his professional football journey in the year 2000. The Seattle Seahawks picked him in the NFL Draft. He was the 190th player chosen overall. This was a big step for him after playing college football.
Playing for the Seattle Seahawks
Hilliard played for the Seattle Seahawks from 2000 to 2002. He was a defensive end for the team. This position is important for stopping the other team's offense. He played in 27 games during his time with the Seahawks. He made 38 tackles. He also defended one pass.
The Seahawks released Hilliard on August 25, 2003. This meant he was no longer part of their team.
Time with Other Teams
After leaving the Seahawks, Hilliard signed with the Green Bay Packers. This happened on January 19, 2004. However, his time with the Packers was short. They released him on February 27, 2004.
Later that year, Hilliard joined the New Orleans VooDoo. This team was part of the Arena Football League (AFL). He signed with them on October 28, 2004.
In 2005, Hilliard was traded to another AFL team. He joined the Grand Rapids Rampage on March 29, 2005. He continued his football career in the Arena Football League.
