Lex Hilliard

Lex Douglas Hilliard (born July 30, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a running back and fullback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Montana Grizzlies and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL draft.

Early life Hilliard attended and played high school football at Flathead High School in Kalispell, Montana. During his sophomore year, he set a school record with 1,384 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns.

Hilliard was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round (204th overall) of the 2008 NFL draft. On May 19, he signed a four-year contract with the Dolphins. Viewed as a fullback/tailback hybrid, Hilliard stated he had no preference on where he played. He also caught three passes for 24 yards. He was re-signed to the practice squad the following day.

Hilliard with the Dolphins in 2009After spending the entire 2008 season on the practice squad, Hilliard was re-signed on January 5, 2009.

Minnesota Vikings Hilliard signed with the Minnesota Vikings on March 18, 2012. On August 31, 2012, as the Vikings reduced their roster down to league maximum of 53 players, he was released.

New England Patriots On September 4, 2012, Hilliard signed with the New England Patriots. He was released on September 19, 2012. During his short tenure with the Patriots, Hilliard played in two games recording one rush attempt for two yards.

New York Jets Hillard was signed by the New York Jets on October 2, 2012. Hilliard was placed on injured reserve on August 21, 2013, after fracturing his right scapula in practice.

Personal life Hilliard was one of the victims of professional scam artist/fraudster Peggy Ann Fulford (Peggy King, Peggy Williams, Peggy Ann Barard, etc.), losing $130thousand, amongst the $5.79million in total she stole from him and other athletes. Hilliard had met Fulford through his then-teammate, Ricky Williams. Fulford, who was indicted by the FBI in December 2016, continued her criminal activity until sentenced in February 2018 to 10 years in prison and full financial restitution to her victims.