The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed wide receiver O.J. Hiliare on Tuesday.
O.J. Hiliare is six foot and weighs 185 pounds. The 23-year-old from Belle Glade, Florida, signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on May 22, 2024. He made two catches for 32 yards and one kick return for 25 yards in three preseason games. The Falcons released him on August 27, 2024.
Collegiately, Hiliare played three seasons at Alabama A&M (2019-21) making 102 catches for 1,365 yards, 13 touchdowns, two carries for six yards, completing one pass for 48 yards, one touchdown, 17 kick returns for 327 yards, 16 punt returns for 141 yards, and one tackle (1 solo) in 24 games for the Bulldogs.
Then, Hiliare transferred to Bowling Green (2022-23) making 103 catches for 1,279 yards, 10 touchdowns, seven carries for 17 yards, and three kick returns for 50 yards in 26 games for the Falcons.
