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Dontrell Hilliard

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Dontrell Hilliard is an NFL RB. He last played in 2022 with TEN, a career spanning 5 NFL seasons. Few match his receiving, which grades in the 86th percentile. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 592 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 202#

College

Tulane

Draft

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Seasons

2018–2022

2020 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
53.4

69th percentile among RBs · limited sample

5 games · 10 touches

Volume×0.1-0.80
Receiving×0.14+0.43
Total EPA×0.24+0.40
Conversion×0.1+0.34
Ball security×0.06+0.12
Yards/carry×0.12+0.37
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.04

2020 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size34▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency41▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry75▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion70▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving86▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security45▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume25▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency73▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2022TEN60.612145211774
2021TEN65.5835021987
2020HOU53.454812
2019CLE49.5144921292
2018CLE51.1109105

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Dontrell Hilliard has played in 49 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: CLE (2018–2019), HOU (2020), TEN (2021–2022).

He has rushed for 592 yards and 4 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 62 passes for 463 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2021 with TEN: 350 yards and 2 touchdowns in 8 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2020 splits

regular season

2020 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4DAL19 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD54.4
Week 6PIT29 rush yds, 0 TD51.8
Week 7CIN—48.3
Week 16CIN—47.2
Week 17TEN—46.8

Dontrell Hilliard — common questions

What position does Dontrell Hilliard play?
Dontrell Hilliard is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Dontrell Hilliard played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Dontrell Hilliard has played for CLE (2018–2019), HOU (2020), TEN (2021–2022).
Where did Dontrell Hilliard go to college?
Dontrell Hilliard played college football at Tulane.
How many touchdowns has Dontrell Hilliard scored?
Dontrell Hilliard has 8 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 rushing, 4 receiving).
What is Dontrell Hilliard's ScoutIndex Rating?
Dontrell Hilliard rated 60.6 for 2022, the 80th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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