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Lex Hilliard

FB

Drafted 204th overall in the 6th round of the 2008 draft, Lex Hilliard arrived from Montana. He last played in 2013 with NYJ, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. Few match his receiving, which grades in the 91st percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 30 catches for 233 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 235#

College

Montana

Draft

Rd 6, 204th overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2013

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
57.3

79th percentile among RBs · limited sample

13 games · 43 touches

Volume×0.1-0.43
Receiving×0.14+1.05
Total EPA×0.24+1.03
Conversion×0.1+0.12
Ball security×0.06+0.64
Yards/carry×0.12-0.19
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.26

2009 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed18▶

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

Burst53▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility57▶

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

Size59▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency36▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry38▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion64▶

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

Receiving

Receiving91▶

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

Impact

Ball Security80▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume53▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency90▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012NYJ561033423
2011MIA61.210411549
2010MIA49.9913
2009MIA57.313891201582

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Lex Hilliard has played in 42 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: MIA (2009–2011), NYJ (2012).

He has rushed for 163 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 30 passes for 233 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2009 with MIA: 158 yards and 2 touchdowns in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2009 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
33
6/g
1
11
1.8/g
93
16/g
2
Away7
56
8/g
0
9
1.3/g
65
9/g
0
In division5
34
7/g
0
3
0.6/g
23
5/g
0
Out of division8
55
7/g
1
17
2.1/g
135
17/g
2
In wins6
39
7/g
0
4
0.7/g
22
4/g
0
In losses7
50
7/g
1
16
2.3/g
136
19/g
2
On grass10
67
7/g
1
18
1.8/g
143
14/g
2
On turf3
22
7/g
0
2
0.7/g
15
5/g
0
Indoors1
0
0/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors12
89
7/g
1
20
1.7/g
158
13/g
2

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ATL—49.3
Week 2IND—48.7
Week 3LAC—49.3
Week 4BUF—48.6
Week 5NYJ—48.8
Week 8NYJ—47.7
Week 11CAR24 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD51.6
Week 12BUF22 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD51.2
Week 13NE12 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD33.5
Week 14JAX3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD44.3
Week 15TEN7 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD52.4
Week 16HOU12 rush yds, 1 TD · 9 rec, 74 yds, 1 TD84.1
Week 17PIT9 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 1 TD65

Lex Hilliard — common questions

What position does Lex Hilliard play?
Lex Hilliard is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Lex Hilliard played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Lex Hilliard has played for MIA (2009–2011), NYJ (2012).
Where did Lex Hilliard go to college?
Lex Hilliard played college football at Montana.
When was Lex Hilliard drafted?
Lex Hilliard was selected in round 6, 204th overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Lex Hilliard scored?
Lex Hilliard has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing, 2 receiving).
What is Lex Hilliard's ScoutIndex Rating?
Lex Hilliard rated 56.0 for 2012, the 78th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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