Dalton Hilliard

Dalton Andrea Hilliard (born January 21, 1964) is an American former professional football player who spent his entire career as a running back for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL) from 1986 to 1993. He played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected by the Saints in the second round of the 1986 NFL draft. A Pro Bowl selection in 1989, he is a member of the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame.

College career Hilliard played college football at Louisiana State University from 1982 to 1985. He is one of three running backs to rush for over 4,000 yards in their career at LSU. He is 5th all-time in rushing touchdowns in SEC history with 44.

Professional career Hilliard played eight seasons with the New Orleans Saints, who drafted him in the second round of the 1986 NFL draft. His most productive season came in 1989 when he rushed for 1,262 yards and scored 18 touchdowns. Hilliard became the first player in NFL history to rush for 1200 yards, catch 50 passes, score 18 touchdowns and have fewer than 8 fumbles in a single season.

NFL career statistics Year Team GP Rushing Receiving Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1986 NO 16 121 425 3.5 36 5 17 107 6.3 17 0 1987 NO 12 123 508 4.1 30 7 23 264 11.5 38 1 1988 NO 16 204 823 4.0 36 5 34 335 9.9 26 1 1989 NO 16 334 1,262 3.7 40 13 52 514 9.9 54 5 1990 NO 6 90 284 3.2 17 0 14 125 8.9 20 1 1991 NO 10 79 252 3.2 65 4 21 127 6.0 14 1 1992 NO 16 115 445 3.9 22 3 48 465 9.7 41 4 1993 NO 16 50 165 3.3 16 2 40 296 7.4 34 1 Career 108 1,126 4,164 3.7 65 39 249 2,233 9.0 54 14

Personal life Hilliard is from Patterson, Louisiana and lived in Destrehan, Louisiana during his playing career. He is the father of Dalton Hilliard Jr., who played football at Brother Martin High School and Nicholls State.

Hilliard is the uncle of former NFL players Ike Hilliard and Kenny Hilliard.