National Football Foundation

The cornerstone of the University of St. Thomas' offensive attack, Andrew Hilliard remains one of the most dangerous wide receivers in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference while upholding his near-perfect academic record.

A three-time Academic All-Conference Honor Roll member, Hilliard was named to the Verizon Academic All-America First Team in 2001. A regular member of the Dean's List, he plans on graduating in May of 2003 with a double major of Mathematics and Secondary Education. 

Utilizing his blazing speed, Hilliard caught 52 passes for 977 yards and 13 touchdowns in a 2001 campaign, earning All-Conference First Team honors. Through seven games in 2002, he has caught 39 passes for 559 yards, which ranks him third in the conference in receptions and fourth in reception yards. The 2002 team Co-Captain, Hilliard needs only 296 receiving yards to become St. Thomas' all-time career leader. 

A devoted leader and contributor to his community, Hilliard was recognized by the American Football Coaches Association when they named him to their 2001 Good Works Team. He is a member of many organizations, speaks at various team events and is a volunteer for numerous worthy organizations, including the Special Olympics, National Youth Sports Program, Vacation Bible School, Habitat for Humanity and Neighborhood Cleanup Day. Hilliard is also a four-time NCAA Division III All-America in indoor and outdoor track. 

Hilliard is currently a teacher, football coach and track and field coach at Lakeville South High School (Minn.) He led the track and field team to the 2012 Minnesota State High School championship. In 2013, Hilliard was inducted into the St. Thomas Athletics Hall of Fame.