Tough, veteran edge defender with leadership roots and NFL-tested pedigree
Justin Hilliard is a high-motor defender whose calling card is toughness, football IQ, and resilience; at Ohio State, he was a sixth-year captain after overcoming major injuries, and he finished with 84 career tackles, 9.0 TFLs, two interceptions, and two forced fumbles. However, the available results do not confirm him as a current Southern University player or a current DE there, so the best read is that he brings experience, leadership, and disruptive upside rather than pure stat-sheet dominance. He fits best as a culture-setter and dependable front-seven piece.
