20 Facts About Lex Hilliard

Lex Douglas Hilliard was born on July 30,1984 and is a former American football running back and fullback.

Lex Hilliard was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL draft.

Lex Hilliard earned three letters in track and one in wrestling.

Lex Hilliard competed in the 100,200 and 4x100 meter relay as well as the shot put, earning two all-league selections.

Lex Hilliard's 590 rushing yards ranked ninth in the Big Sky Conference that season.

Lex Hilliard posted five 100-yard rushing games during the season, and his 17 touchdowns were best in the conference.

Lex Hilliard earned first-team All-Big Sky honors for the second straight season, as well as being named a finalist for the Walter Payton Award, as a junior in 2005 after rushing for 1,322 yards.

Lex Hilliard's rushing total ranked 19th in the nation and second in school history behind only Yohance Humphery in 2001.

Lex Hilliard had six 100-yard games during the season, including a 237-yard performance against Cal Poly which was the second-highest single-game rushing total in school history.

In 2006, Lex Hilliard was redshirted after suffering a season-ending Achilles tendon injury.

Lex Hilliard returned to the field as a fifth-year senior in 2007, appearing in 11 games for the Grizzlies.

Lex Hilliard rushed for 1,132 yards and 16 touchdowns on his way to second-team All-Big Sky honors.

Lex Hilliard topped the 100-yard rushing plateau seven times during the season.

Lex Hilliard added 57 receptions for 591 yards and two touchdowns.

Lex Hilliard ran the 40-yard dash in 4.66 seconds, short shuttle in 4.03 seconds and cone drill in 6.93 seconds.

Lex Hilliard was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL draft.

Lex Hilliard was re-signed to the practice squad the following day.

Lex Hilliard signed with the Minnesota Vikings on March 18,2012.

On September 4,2012, Lex Hilliard signed with the New England Patriots.

Lex Hilliard was placed on injured reserve on August 21,2013, after fracturing his right scapula in practice.