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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 conversion, which grades in the 98th 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

2011 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
61.2

86th percentile among RBs · limited sample

10 games · 21 touches

Volume×0.1-0.69
Receiving×0.14+0.03
Total EPA×0.24+0.89
Conversion×0.1+2.26
Ball security×0.06+0.31
Yards/carry×0.12-0.72
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.82

2011 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed17▶

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.

Agility53▶

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

Size58▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency84▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry21▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion98▶

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

Receiving

Receiving62▶

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

Impact

Ball Security62▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume37▶

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)

2011 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
1
0.2/g
1
0/g
0
Away5
4
0.8/g
48
10/g
0
In division5
2
0.4/g
16
3/g
0
Out of division5
3
0.6/g
33
7/g
0
In wins3
1
0.3/g
1
0/g
0
In losses7
4
0.6/g
48
7/g
0
On grass7
3
0.4/g
27
4/g
0
On turf3
2
0.7/g
22
7/g
0
Outdoors10
5
0.5/g
49
5/g
0

2011 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NE1 rush yds, 0 TD53.3
Week 3CLE4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD55.1
Week 4LAC20 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD71.3
Week 6NYJ1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD54.8
Week 8NYG4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD51.9
Week 11BUF2 rush yds, 0 TD53.2
Week 13LV10 rush yds, 0 TD60.2
Week 14PHI—28.8
Week 16NE—47.3
Week 17NYJ1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD46.5

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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