Charles "Peanut" Tillman (2012) - Louisiana Athletics Hall of Fame

Charles "Peanut" Tillman

Induction:
2012
Class:
2001

Charles “Peanut” Tillman (football) was a four-year letterman in football from 1999-2002 playing for head coaches Jerry Baldwin and Rickey Bustle.

In 2002, he received All-American recognition, was named an All-Independent selection in 2000 and was a two-time All-Sun Belt Conference selection. Charles ended his career as a Ragin' Cajun with 284 tackles, 12 interceptions, seven fumble recoveries and three blocked punts.

Following his stellar collegiate career, Tillman was the third pick in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears—where he still serves as the starting cornerback.

As a Bear, Charles was named Sports Illustrated Rookie of the Year and NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2003. He has recorded 686 tackles, 30 interceptions, 29 forced fumbles and four touchdowns and has been named to a Pro Bowl team.

Tillman has received the prestigious Walter Peyton Man of the Year award four times, Brian Piccolo award twice, Ed Block Courage award and NFL Neighborhood MVP award. He has been an ambassador of the University with his pregame introduction of “Charles Tillman, Cornerback, THE University of Louisiana”.

Charles received a bachelor's degree in criminal justice in 3-1/2 years and is currently enrolled in graduate school at Kaplan University.

Tillman currently resides in Chicago, Ill., with his wife, Jackie, and their two daughters.