Austin Peay State University Athletics

Awards and Honors:
Athletics Director's Honor Roll (S25)

Prior to Austin Peay: Spent the first four years of his career at Princeton (2021-24). 2024: Started all 10 games for Princeton at right guard and was a Phil Steele Fourth Team All-Ivy League selection.. Also was a team captain for the Tigers. 2023: Started all 10 games on the offensive line and was an All-Ivy League Honorable Mention. 2022: Appeared in all 10 games on the offensive line for the Tigers, who led the Ivy League in passing offense and ranked second in scoring offense. 2021: Redshirted and appeared in two games during his first collegiate season... Made his collegiate debut against Stetson (Sept. 25).

High School: Was an offensive and defensive lineman for head coach Chris Schexnayder at Ascension Catholic High School… Was a Louisiana Sports Writers Association First Team All-State selection in 2018 and 2019… A three-time Ascension Parish All-District selection... Also competed in basketball, track and field, and powerlifting for the Bulldogs... Posted a 1st-place finish in the 275-pound weight class at the 2019-20 Powerlifting Regional.

Personal: Nicholas Joshua Hilliard is the son of Gregory and Shari Hilliard… Birthday is April 30... Graduated from Princeton in Dec. 2024 with a bachelor’s in psychology... Pursuing a master’s in business administration.