Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver coach Ike Hilliard has quickly landed on his feet, hired by Auburn as the team’s new receivers coach. The school made the announcement Wednesday afternoon.
Hilliard served as the Steelers’ WR coach in 2020 and 2021. His contract was not renewed this offseason, replaced by former Carolina Panthers’ WR coach Frisman Jackson. The decision not to keep Hilliard reportedly surprised and upset some in the Steelers’ locker room. It’s unclear why the team let Hilliard go though the Steelers’ receiver room didn’t quite live up to expectations this season.