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    Cedric Hilliard

    Class:
    Senior

    Hometown:
    Arlington, TX

    High School:
    Lamar

    Height / Weight:
    6-2 / 295

    Position:
    Nose Guard

    Birthdate:
    11/19/1980


    Named a third-team preseason All-American by Athlon … is back for a fifth-year … starting nose guard for the Irish the past season and a half … started last five games of ’01 and 10 of 13 games in ’02 … opened a lot of eyes last season as he made immediate impact in every game he played … has 14 tackles for loss in his career and 60 tackles … strong, physical defender who has dramatically improved his fitness … named Notre Dame’s Player of the Game at the 2003 Gator Bowl … team leader for the Irish defensive line.

    AS A SENIOR: Starting nose guard for Irish in 2002 … recorded 31 tackles, including five for loss and two sacks … played 212:05 minutes in ’02 and made nine special teams appearance, all on field goal unit … served as a game captain vs. Purdue and Pittsburgh … recorded three tackles, including one sack, vs. Maryland … blocked a 32-yard field goal attempt vs. Michigan … broke up a pass at the line of scrimmage on a Michigan first and goal in the fourth quarter as Shane Walton intercepted the ball to clinch the game for the Irish … also recorded two tackles, including a sack, and forced a fumble vs. Michigan … had two tackles for a loss vs. Michigan State … posted three tackles vs. Stanford, including one for a loss … recorded six tackles vs. Pittsburgh, including one sack … registered a career-high seven tackles vs. Air Force … helped Irish defense hold Air Force, which was ranked #1 in rushing offense in the nation, to 104 yards rushing, its lowest rushing total of the season … returned to action vs. USC recording three tackles including one tackle for a loss … was voted the Notre Dame Player of the Game at the 2003 Gator Bowl.

    AS A JUNIOR: Reserve nose guard for Irish in 2001, until assuming starting role with five games left to play after injury to Andy Wisne before the Boston College game … finished fifth on the team with eight tackles for loss in ’01 … recorded first career sack vs. Pittsburgh … recorded one tackle for loss vs. West Virginia … registered a tackle vs. USC … made two tackles vs. Boston College … had two tackles and broke up a pass vs. Tennessee … recorded a career-high five tackles vs. Stanford … recorded four tackles, including one sack, vs. Purdue.

    AS A SOPHOMORE: Reserve nose guard for Irish in 2000 … played in first career game on defense vs. Navy, notching two tackles including one for loss … also saw time on defense vs. West Virginia and Rutgers and vs. Oregon State in 2001 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl … made one tackle for two-yard loss vs. Oregon State.

    AS A FRESHMAN: Did not see varsity action as rookie defensive lineman in ’99.

    HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: USA Today first-team All-America defensive lineman … listed by Fort Worth Star-Telegram and Dallas Morning News as one of top 100 national prospects … listed 21st nationally on Chicago Sun-Times list of top 100 players … rated 50th on list of top 100 national prospects by The Sporting News … rated 34th among Texas prep prospects by Austin American-Statesman … honorable mention pick on Orlando Sentinel All-Southern team … had 72 tackles, 11 for losses, in ’98 as senior at Lamar High School in Arlington, Texas … won three letters in football as defensive tackle … made 70 tackles, 20 for losses, and had eight sacks as junior … team captain and MVP as senior … two-time all-conference and all-city selection … selected for Texas-California all-star game … earned three letters in track, winning all-state honors as junior … finished third in shot put in ’98 Texas state track meet at 58-11 … won two letters in basketball … attended Notre Dame summer football camp … full name is Cedric Darnell Hilliard … born Nov. 19, 1980 in Memphis, Tenn. … enrolled in College of Arts and Letters majoring in sociology.

    G-GSSoloAsst.TotalTLSacksPBUFF
    20003-02021-30-000
    200111-51314278-252-1711
    200210-101912215-182-911
    TOTAL24-1534266014-464-2622

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