New York Jets
Lex Hilliard - #36 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 235 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/30/1984 |
| Birthplace | Kalispell, MT |
| College | Montana |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2008, 6th round, 38th pick by Dolphins |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 31 | 0 |
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PLAYER NEWS
Hilliard signed with the Jets.|||||||
Hilliard joined the Jets last season after being waived by New England. The former sixth-round pick of the Miami Dolphins has played in 62 NFL games, rushing for 163 yards and two touchdowns on 39 carries.
A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the New York Jets have re-signed Hilliard to a one-year contract.|||||||
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team had not yet announced the move. The signing was first reported by ProFootballTalk.com. Hilliard was signed in the middle of last season to replace John Conner. He finished with eight carries for 31 yards, and four catches for 23 yards and also contributed on special teams.
The New York Jets have signed Hilliard.|||||||
Hilliard was a sixth-round pick of the Dolphins in 2008 and played under current Jets offensive coordinator Tony Sparano when he was Miami's head coach. The signing Tuesday gives the Jets depth at fullback with John Conner possibly unavailable Monday night against Houston because of a hamstring injury.
