Dalton Hilliard
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Dalton Hilliard | |
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Position(s): Running back |
Jersey #(s): 21 |
Born: January 21, 1964 Patterson, Louisiana |
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Career Information | |
Year(s): 1986–1993 | |
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 | |
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 1262 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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Ike Hilliard.