Dalton Hilliard was drafted No. 31 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1986 NFL Draft out of LSU. 108 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #31
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 108
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 4834th at LSU
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Dalton Hilliard came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
108 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
- Games played
- 108
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 4834th among LSU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 48100% of career value
- Final season
- 19937 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 31
Who came off the board on either side of Dalton Hilliard.
Boise State
UCLA
Arizona State
LSU in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dalton Hilliard in the 1986 NFL Draft
Dalton Hilliard is a Running back out of LSU selected No. 31 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1986 NFL Draft. 108 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value LSU has produced 244 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Dalton Hilliard drafted?
Dalton Hilliard was selected No. 31 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/dalton-hilliard.
What college did Dalton Hilliard play for?
Dalton Hilliard played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did Dalton Hilliard's NFL career turn out?
108 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/dalton-hilliard.