Dalton Hilliard

Dalton Hilliard
Dalton Hilliard
Position(s)
Running back
Jersey #(s)
21
Born January 21, 1964 (1964-01-21) (age 47)
Patterson, Louisiana
Career information
Year(s) 19861993
NFL Draft 1986 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31
College Louisiana State
Professional teams
Career stats
Rushing yards 4,164
Average 3.7
Touchdowns 53
Stats at NFL.com
Stats at pro-football-reference.com
Career highlights and awards

Dalton Hilliard (born January 21, 1964 in Patterson, Louisiana) is a former professional American football running back for the New Orleans Saints from 1986-1993. He played his entire NFL career for the Saints and was a Pro Bowl selection in 1989. He is a member of the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame.

His most productive season came in 1989 when he rushed for 1,262 yards and scored a very impressive 18 touchdowns. He never managed this type of success again as he was plagued by injuries for the rest of his career.

Dalton Hilliard appeared on the cover of Cliff Charpentier's 1990 Fantasy Football Digest.

Hilliard is also the uncle of Ike Hilliard.

He is the father of Dalton Hilliard, Jr, who made the Louisiana All Star Team for kick returns while at Brother Martin High School.

Hilliard played college football at Louisiana State University (1982–1985). He is 5th all time in rushing touchdowns in SEC history with 44.

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