Brandyn Hillman (born June 13, 2005) is an American football safety for the Virginia Cavaliers. He previously played for the Michigan Wolverines.
Early life Hillman attended Churchland High School in Portsmouth, Virginia, and initially committed to play college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish over offers from other schools such as Norfolk State, North Carolina, USC, Virginia Tech, and Kentucky. He later flipped his commitment and signed to play for the Michigan Wolverines.
College career Michigan As a freshman in 2023, Hillman played in nine games. In 2024, he totaled 21 tackles in 12 games. Hillman entered the 2025 season as a starter in the Wolverines secondary. In week 9 of the 2025 season, he recorded five tackles, a pass deflection, and a forced fumble in a win over Michigan State. During the 2025 season, Hillman recorded 49 tackles, three pass deflections, an interception, and a forced fumble, earning all-Big Ten honorable mention. After the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.
Virginia Hillman transferred to play for the Virginia Cavaliers.
References
External links Michigan Wolverines bio Virginia Cavaliers bio