As a senior, he averaged 43.9 yards-per-punt, receiving All-state, All-conference and All-area honors.
Hilbert was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2000 NFL draft on April 17.
On March, 14, 2002, he was signed by the Chicago Bears, but was released on August 25, when they decided to keep incumbent kicker Paul Edinger.
[5] He was later elevated to the active roster after they lost starting kicker John Kasay due to hernia surgery.
[6] After missing two field goals in a game versus the Minnesota Vikings and not kicking well in practice, Hilbert was replaced by kicker Shayne Graham and waived on September 27.