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John Hilliard

Hilliard with the Seattle Seahawks in 2002
No. 95
Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	(1976-04-16) April 16, 1976 (age 49) Coushatta, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	295 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school:	Sterling (Houston, Texas)
College:	Mississippi State
NFL Draft:	2000 / Round: 6 / Pick: 190
Career history
Seattle Seahawks (2000–2002) Green Bay Packers (2004)* New Orleans VooDoo (2005) Grand Rapids Rampage (2005) Kansas City Brigade (2006)
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 27 Tackles: 38 Passes defended: 1
Player stats at PFR
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

John Edward Hilliard was born on April 16, 1976. He is a former American football player. John played as a defensive end for three seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. This team is part of the National Football League (NFL).

The Seahawks picked John in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL draft. Before joining the NFL, he played college football at Mississippi State University. John also went to Sterling High School in Houston, Texas. He was also a member of other teams like the Green Bay Packers, New Orleans VooDoo, and Grand Rapids Rampage.

John Hilliard's Football Journey

Starting with the Seattle Seahawks

John Hilliard began his professional football career with the Seattle Seahawks. They chose him as the 190th player in the 2000 NFL draft. He played for the Seahawks for three seasons. John left the team on August 25, 2003.

Time with the Green Bay Packers

After leaving the Seahawks, John signed with the Green Bay Packers. This happened on January 19, 2004. However, his time with the Packers was short. He was released by the team on February 27, 2004.

Playing in the Arena Football League

John Hilliard also played in the Arena Football League (AFL). He joined the New Orleans VooDoo on October 28, 2004. Later, on March 29, 2005, he was traded to the Grand Rapids Rampage.