Charles Tillman
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| Charles Tillman | |
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| Date of birth | February 23, 1981 (age 26) |
| Place of birth |  Chicago, Illinois |
| Position(s) | Cornerback |
| College | Louisiana |
| NFL Draft | 2003 / Round 2/ Pick 35 |
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| 2003-present | Chicago Bears |
Charles "Peanut"[1] Tillman (born February 23, 1981 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American football cornerback for the Chicago Bears of the NFL. He was selected with the 35th overall pick, third in the second round, of the 2003 NFL Draft.
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[edit] Early years
Tillman was born in Chicago, Illinois, but spent a majority of his youth traveling around the world. His father, a sergeant in the United States Army, was frequently stationed in different locations, ranging from Ohio to Germany. Tillman attended eleven different schools during his youth, but eventually graduated from Copperas Cove High School in Texas. [1] During his time at the school, Tillman was a two-time All-District 8-5A and all-area team selection. The Austin American-Statesman and All-State Class 5A honorable mention named him to the Super Cen-Tex team.
He attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette after graduating. He started for all four years as a left cornerback.
[edit] Professional career
The Chicago Bears drafted Tillman in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft, making him the draft’s 35th overall pick. He became a starter after working very hard, and recorded 83 tackles and four interceptions during his first year with the Bears. However, an injury during his sophomore year temporally grounded his career. Tillman rebounded the following year, recording 93 tackles and five interceptions. His efforts help the Bears establish the league’s best defense in 2005. [1]
In 2006, Tillman was the Bears’ leading tackler among defensive backs, recording 80 tackles. He also intercepted five passes (tying for a team high with Ricky Manning Jr) and forced one fumble. One of the low notes for his season came when he missed the team’s final games due to a back injury. [1] Many Bears' fans believe that Tillman should have been voted to the 2007 Pro Bowl, as he recorded more interceptions and tackles than DeAngelo Hall and Ronde Barber. [2]
[edit] Personal life
Tillman often makes appearances on Fox Chicago Sports shows. Many followers of the network may be familiar with his comical antics and segments. He also organizes, runs, and advocates numerous charitable functions. Tillman's aunt nicknamed him "Peanut", since his body resembled the shape of a peanut during infancy. Fellow defensive back Mike Brown spread the nickname after meeting Tillman during his rookie year. [1] He and his wife, Jackie, have one daughter.
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