In 2010, Hillis joined the Cleveland Browns, where he played both fullback and running back. That season marked the peak of his NFL career. He rushed for over 1,100 yards and scored 11 rushing touchdowns. His popularity among fans helped him defeat other NFL stars in a nationwide vote to become the cover athlete for Madden NFL 12.
Despite his standout year, Hillis struggled with injuries and contract issues the following season. As a result of the team's changing direction and an inability to reach a new contract agreement, Hillis parted ways with the Browns after two seasons.
Hillis signed a one-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2012. His stint with the team was brief and did not match the success he found in Cleveland. He later signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but saw limited playing time and did not make a lasting impact.
In October 2013, Hillis joined the New York Giants. After a few weeks with the team, he was offered a two-year contract extension worth $1.8 million. However, ongoing health concerns, particularly repeated concussions, prompted medical professionals to advise his retirement. On February 25, 2015, Hillis officially retired from professional football, stating in an interview that his "heart was no longer in the game."
Following his retirement, Hillis settled into a quieter life away from sports. He purchased a 1,300-acre soybean farm in southwestern Tennessee, where he currently resides. He is married to Amanda Brown, and together they have a son named Orry.
Outside of football, Hillis briefly entered the political spotlight when he publicly endorsed Ron Paul during the 2012 U.S. Presidential Election.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 21 Jan, 1986 |
| Age: | 34 yrs |
| Occupations: | American football player |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Conway |
| Education: | Conway High School University of Arkansas |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American football player |
| Net Worth 2021: | 10 million |
