Marcus Hilliard

Marcus Hilliard
Current position
TitleDefensive coordinator
TeamAlbany State
ConferenceSIAC
Biographical details
Bornc. 1980 (age 45–46)
Goldsboro, North Carolina, U.S.
EducationElizabeth City State University (2004)
United States Sports Academy (2007)
Playing career
1999–2002Elizabeth City State
PositionLinebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2003Elizabeth City State (GA)
2004–2005Elizabeth City State (LB)
2006–2009Elizabeth City State (DL)
2010–2017Elizabeth City State (DC)
2018–2021Virginia Union (co-DC/DL)
2022–2024Elizabeth City State
2025–2025Barton (assoc. HC/DL)
2025-PresentAlbany State (DC)
Head coaching record
Overall8–22
Accomplishments and honors
Awards
As player
  • First Team All-CIAA (2001)

As coach

Marcus A. Hilliard (born c. 1980) is an American college football coach. He is currently the defensive coordinator for the Albany State Golden Rams since 2025. He was the associate head football coach and defensive line coach for Barton College. He was also the head football coach for Elizabeth City State University from 2022 to 2024. He also coached for Virginia Union. He played college football for Elizabeth City State as a linebacker.

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall ConferenceStanding Bowl/playoffs
Elizabeth City State Vikings (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (2022–2024)
2022 Elizabeth City State 2–82–65th (Northern)
2023 Elizabeth City State 3–72–65th (Northern)
2024 Elizabeth City State 3–71–6
Elizabeth City State: 8–225–18
Total:8–22

References

  1. ↑ "Albany State Football Announces Three Additions to Coaching Staff". Albany State University Athletics. February 6, 2026. Retrieved September 10, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Marcus Hilliard - Staff Directory". Elizabeth City State University Athletics. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  3. ↑ "ECSU Hires Coach Marcus Hilliard to Lead Vikings Football Team". Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  4. ↑ Writer, Paul Nielsen Staff (December 21, 2021). "New ECSU head football coach Hilliard to make $100,000 a year". dailyadvance.com. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  5. ↑ Hoyt, Conrad (December 14, 2021). "ECSU hires new head football coach". witn.com. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  6. ↑ Samuels, Doug (November 14, 2024). "Source: Elizabeth City State has decided to make a head coaching change". Footballscoop. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Marcus Hilliard - Assistant Head Coach / Co-Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Line - Football Coaches". Virginia Union University Athletics. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Hilliard Named AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year". Virginia Union University. December 3, 2018. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  9. ↑ "VUU's Hilliard to join Steelers' preseason training". richmondfreepress.com. Retrieved July 30, 2023.