Justin Hilliard
Justin Hilliard (born March 25, 1997) is an American football linebacker for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the 49ers after the 2021 NFL Draft.[1]
| No. 46 – New York Giants | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 25, 1997 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 231 lb (105 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | St. Xavier (Cincinnati, Ohio) |
| College: | Ohio State |
| Undrafted: | 2021 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Active |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
College career
Hilliard was ranked as a five–star recruit and one of the best linebackers in the 2015 class by 247Sports.com coming out of high school.[2] He committed to Ohio State on July 2, 2014.[3] He requested and was approved for a sixth year of eligibility before the 2020 season.[4]
Professional career
San Francisco 49ers
Hilliard was signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Francisco 49ers on May 13, 2021.[5] He was waived on August 31, 2021.[6]
New York Giants
On September 1, 2021, Hilliard was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants.[7] He was placed on injured reserve on October 15, 2021.
References
- "Justin Hilliard heading to San Francisco on undrafted contract". Lettermen Row.
- "Justin Hilliard Recruiting Profile". 247Sports.com.
- "Justin Hilliard 247". 247Sports.com.
- Kurelic, Bill. "Justin Hilliard gets 6th year at Ohio State approved by NCAA". Bucknuts.
- "49ers Sign 10 Rookies". 49ers.com. May 13, 2021. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
- "49ers Announce Initial 53-Man Roster Ahead of NFL Deadline". 49ers.com. August 31, 2021.
- Eisen, Michael (September 1, 2021). "Giants claim WR Collin Johnson, LB Quincy Roche, LB Justin Hilliard". Giants.com.