Travares Tillman

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Travares Tillman
Date of birth October 8, 1977
Place of birth Lyons, Georgia
Position(s) Safety
College Georgia Tech
NFL Draft 2000 / Round 2
Statistics
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.