NAME: Justin Hilliard
SCHOOL: St. Xavier High School
SPORT(S): Football
GRADUATING YEAR: 2015
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: ESPN Linebacker of the Year
BIRTHDATE: 3/25/97
HEIGHT: 6'2"-230 lbs.
RESIDENCE: West Chester
PARENTS: Carl & Diane
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: Faith
FUTURE GOAL: Defensive Player of the Year

A three year starter, Justin is ranked by Rivals.com and 247Sports as the nation's number one outside linebacker in the 2015 class. His junior year, Justin played in eight games before being sidelined by a foot injury. Prior to the injury, he had 92 tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.

Justin earned numerous honors last season, including being named GCL South Linebacker of the Year, 1st team all-conference, 1st team all-city, 1st team SWO District and special mention all-Ohio.

He was named to the American Family Insurance All-USA Today preseason All- American team and is on the Butkus Award watch list as this season's best linebacker in the Nation. Justin will also play in the 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio in January.

Active in community service, Justin has committed to play football next season at Ohio State. His favorite athlete is Luke Kuechly, favorite entertainer is Kevin Hart and his most-like-to-meet is Tim Tebow.

COACH'S QUOTE – "Justin is a great player, but more importantly he is a hard working student and even better person."
— Steve Specht, Football Coach

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