John Edward Hilliard (born April 16, 1976) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for three seasons with the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Seahawks in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL draft. Hilliard played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs and attended Sterling High School in Houston, Texas. He was also a member of the Green Bay Packers, New Orleans VooDoo and Grand Rapids Rampage.
Hilliard was selected by the Seattle Seahawks with the 190th pick in the 2000 NFL draft. He was released by the Seahawks on August 25, 2003.
Hilliard signed with the Green Bay Packers on January 19, 2004. He was released by the Packers on February 27, 2004.
Hilliard was signed by the New Orleans VooDoo on October 28, 2004.
Hilliard was traded to the Grand Rapids Rampage on March 29, 2005.