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2026 Football Roster

EMORY EAGLES @7.24_SHOTS 2025

0 Danarius Hilliard

  • Position Linebacker
  • Height 5-11
  • Weight 210
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Hazlehurst, MS
  • Highschool Southwest Community College

Biography

2026 (Preseason):
Named Preseason First Team All-SWAC and selected to the 2026 BOXTOROW Preseason HBCU All-America Team after emerging as one of the nation's top linebackers. Enters the season as the leader of the Golden Lions' defense and one of the premier defensive players in the FCS.

2025 (Junior – UAPB):
Started all 11 games at linebacker and led the Golden Lions with 90 total tackles (50 solo, 40 assisted), ranking second in the SWAC in total tackles and first in the conference in tackles per game (8.2). Added 8.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, one interception, five pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. Recorded six games with at least eight tackles, including a season-high 13 tackles against Alabama State. Earned First Team All-SWAC honors and was named to the 2025 BOXTOROW HBCU All-America Team, recognizing him as one of the nation's top HBCU defensive players.

2024 (Sophomore – Southwest Mississippi Community College):
Started at linebacker for the Bears and established himself as one of the top defensive players in the MACCC. Although official cumulative statistics were not published, game box scores highlighted his impact throughout the season. Recorded 13 tackles (nine solo, four assisted) and one tackle for loss against East Central Community College, while adding seven tackles (five solo, two assisted), one tackle for loss, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery against Hinds Community College. His production helped earn the opportunity to continue his career at the NCAA Division I level.

2023 (Freshman – Southwest Mississippi Community College):
Appeared in all nine games for the Bears, finishing with 39 total tackles, 0.5 sacks, and two pass breakups. Posted one of his top performances against Coahoma Community College, recording five tackles (three solo, two assisted) and 2.0 tackles for loss, while quickly establishing himself as one of the team's top young defenders.

High School:
Graduated from Hazlehurst High School in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, where he developed into one of the state's premier linebackers. Earned All-State, All-Region, and All-District honors and was named the Mississippi Class 3A Linebacker of the Year after an outstanding prep career. His physical style of play, instincts, and leadership made him one of Mississippi's top defensive prospects and earned him the opportunity to continue his collegiate career at Southwest Mississippi Community College.

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Historical Player Information

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    2025Junior

    Linebacker
    5'11" 210 lbs
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    2026Senior

    Linebacker
    5'11" 210 lbs
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