Travares Tillman
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| Free Agent — No. -- | |
| Strong safety | |
| Date of birth: October 8, 1977 | |
| Place of birth: Lyons, Georgia | |
| Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | Weight: 205 lb (93 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 2000 for the Buffalo Bills | |
| Career history | |
| College: Georgia Tech | |
| NFL Draft: 2000 / Round: 2 / Pick: 58 | |
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Travares Arastius Tillman (born October 8, 1977 in Lyons, Georgia) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football for the Georgia Tech football team.
[edit] Early 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, where he excelled 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] Personal
Travares is the third of four children, born to Vera Pearl Tillman of Lyons, Georgia. He has two brothers, Desi Cornelius Mobley and Raphael Lycal Tillman and one sister Rashuna Tillman. Travares is married to the former Kikikilikiana Kirchner, a celebrity wardrobe stylist. The couple have one son Atticus Troy Tillman, born January 23, 2007.
