As a Junior in 2009 ... Played in all 11 games, making seven starts at defensive backs ... Made 45 tackles with 23 solo stops and three for a loss ... Made his first interception at second-ranked Abilene Christian ... Also had interceptions against Angelo State and Tarleton State ... Batted down three passes against TSU, along with eight tackles ... Chosen as the ENMUSports.com Student Athlete of the Week on October 26 .
As a Sophomore in 2008 … Appeared in 11 games last season … Recorded 63 tackles, as well as breaking up nine passes and blocking a kick … Made two interceptions, one against Angelo State (Oct. 4, 2008) and another against Texas A&M Kingsville (Oct. 11, 2008), which he returned for five yards before being brought down … Earned ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District 6 Honors and was named the the Lone Star Conference South Division Honor Roll … Selected the the ENMUSports.com Football Player of the Week on October 26th
As a Freshman in 2007 … Played in 11 games for ENMU … A strong force against the opposition’s passing game, Tillman broke up five passes in 2008, in addition to recording 53 tackles, two for a loss of yardage … Intercepted a pass on Sept. 15, 2008 against East Central, after which he gained 13 yards before being brought down
Before ENMU … Played four years at Baytown Sterling High School under Coach Herb Minyard … A multi-sport athlete, Tillman also lettered in basketball and track … Achieved all district recognition for his play as a cornerback twice … State qualifier in the 400 meter event in track … Awarded All-State Academic Team his senior year
Personal … Majoring in business administration and finance at Eastern New Mexico University