Charles Tillman

Charles Tillman was a professional cornerback in the NFL. Tillman attended the University of Louisiana-Lafayette where he played for the Ragin’ Cajuns football team from 1999-2002. Tillman was a four-year starter as a left cornerback after he played wide receiver in high school. The Chicago Bears selected Tillman in the 2nd round as the 35th overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft. In his rookie year, Tillman was named a starter and he recorded 83 tackles and 4 interceptions. Tillman experienced an injury during his second year with the Bears that temporarily placed his career on hold. He bounced back from his injury during his third year. So far in his career, Tillman was a 2x Pro Bowl selection and 3x Brian Piccolo Award winner. In 2006, Tillman and the Bears were NFC Champions. He was also named First-team All-Pro, Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, Ed Block Courage Award winner and the Salute to Service Award winner.