Jayden Hilliard

Jayden Hilliard is a Class of 2028 defensive back at Rancho Cucamonga High School in California. A physical and versatile defensive playmaker, Hilliard has the ability to line up and contribute at any position in the secondary, including cornerback, safety and nickel. He brings a combination of speed, athleticism, toughness, football awareness and physicality to the defensive side of the ball. A 1st Team All-Baseline League defensive back, Hilliard has established himself as a reliable playmaker in the Rancho Cucamonga secondary. Through the first four games of the 2026 season, he has recorded over 15 solo tackles, 1 interception, 1 pass breakup, 2 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery returned for a touchdown. His versatility allows him to play both in coverage and closer to the line of scrimmage, giving his defense flexibility in different schemes and situations. Hilliard embraces physical play while continuing to develop his coverage skills, instincts and ability to make plays on the football. In addition to football, Hilliard is alway working and continuing to develop his speed and overall athleticism. He also excels in the classroom, maintaining a 4.0 GPA while balancing the demands of being a student-athlete, which has allowed him to qualify as an early 2028 midterm graduate. Hilliard is continuing to develop as a defensive back and is focused on competing at the highest level of college football. He is currently 5'11", 170 pounds and wears No. 7 for Rancho Cucamonga High School.