Former Brother Martin, Nicholls running back Dalton Hilliard Jr. dead at 29

The son of LSU and Saints legend Dalton Hilliard has died, Nicholls State University announced Monday.

Dalton Hilliard Jr. was just 29 years old.

The Nicholls Football program lost a member of our family, as former running back Dalton Hilliard Jr. passed away at the age of 29.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, former coaches and teammates. pic.twitter.com/QwwJ8R4Epk

— Nicholls Football 🏈 (@Nicholls_FB) August 10, 2020

The younger Hilliard played running back for Brother Martin and Nicholls State.

The cause of death has not been announced.