Ike Hilliard

Ike Hilliard is a National Football League wide receiver, who most recently played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Hilliard, along with others including Joey Galloway and Derrick Brooks, were cut from the Buccaneers on February 25, 2009.St. Petersburg Times: Ike Hoping to Catch on Elsewhere

Prior to playing in the NFL, Hilliard played college football with the Florida Gators in the NCAA. He recorded 126 receptions for 2,214 yards and 29 touchdowns. Hilliard was selected for the All-SEC team and finished his career fourth on the school's list for most receiving yards of all-time.

Ike Hilliard was drafted seventh overall by the New York Giants in 1997. In his second season with the team, he became a starter at wide receiver. In 2000, Hilliard had eight touchdowns while helping the Giants reach Super Bowl XXXV, which they lost to the Baltimore Ravens. Hilliard played eight seasons with the Giants, recording 368 receptions for 4,630 yards and 27 touchdowns.

Hilliard signed with the Buccaneers in 2005. He played in 15 games during the 2007 season, starting 10 of them.Buccaneers.com: Ike Hilliard

• Mahalo's Guide to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Pro-Football-Reference.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 5' 11"
  • Weight: 210lbs
  • Rookie Year: 1997

• April 5, 1976: Born

• 1996: Named to the College Football All-America Team

• 1997: Drafted 7th overall by the New York Giants

• 2004: Signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• 2006: Signs a 4 year deal with the Buccaneers

• 2009: Cut by the Buccaneers