Travares Tillman
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Travares Tillman | |
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Date of birth | October 8, 1977 |
Place of birth | Lyons, Georgia |
Position(s) | Safety |
College | Georgia Tech |
NFL Draft | 2000 / Round 2 |
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Team(s) | |
2000-2001 2003-2004 2005-present |
Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Miami Dolphins |
Travares Arastius Tillman (born October 8, 1977 in Lyons, Georgia) is a American football safety for the Miami Dolphins of the NFL. He has previously played with the Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans and the Buffalo Bills, and played college football at Georgia Tech.
[edit] High school Years
Tillman attended Toombs County High School in Lyons, Georgia, and he was a standout in football, basketball, and golf. In football, he was a standout wide receiver, and as a senior, he was a Class A All-State selection and the Class 3-A Defensive Player of the Year.
[edit] College Years
Tillman attended Georgia Tech for four years and excelled in football. In football, he was a two-time All-ACC second team selection and finished his marvelous career with seven interceptions, 236 tackles, a sack, and two fumble recoveries.
[edit] Professional Football
Tillman is now the starting strong safety for the Miami Dolphins.