Charles Tillman

Quick Facts

Full Name	Charles Tillman
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 23, 1981(1981-02-23)
Age	43
Birthplace	Chicago
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Aquarius

Charles Tillman Biography

Charles Tillman is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on February 23, 1981 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Shutdown NFL cornerback named on his very first all-pro team by the Chicago Bears in 2012.

He played with the superstar player He was teammates with star linebacker Brian Urlacher for the first decade of his NFL career. for the first 10 years during the player’s NFL career.

Tillman attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he played for the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns football team from 1999 to 2002. He started for all four years as a left cornerback after being a wide receiver in high school. His Ragin’ Cajuns teammates included future Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor.

He made his professional regular season debut in the Chicago Bears’ season- opener at the San Francisco 49ers and made three solo tackles and forced the first fumble of his career during a 49–7 loss. Tillman forced a fumble by Jimmy Williams during a punt return by Williams in the fourth quarter that was eventually recovered by Chicago Bears’ long snapper Patrick Mannelly. On October 5, 2003, Tillman earned his first career start after he supplanted Jerry Azumah for the role. He made six solo tackles and deflected a pass as the Bears defeated the Oakland Raiders 24–21 to earn their first victory of the season. In Week 8, Tillman made eight solo tackles, deflected a pass, and made his first career interception during a 24-16 victory against the Detroit Lions. Tillman intercepted a pass by Lions’ quarterback, that was originally intended for wide receiver Az-Zahir Hakim, and returned it for a 32-yard gain during the second quarter. On November 13, 2003, Tillman collected a season- high 11 combined tackles (nine solo), deflected two passes, and intercepted a pass by Marc Bulger in the Bears’ 23–21 loss against the St. Louis Rams in Week 11. The following week, he made six solo tackles and made his first career sack as the Bears defeated the Denver Broncos 19-10 in Week 12. Tillman completed his rookie campaign with a total of 83 combined tackles (76 solo), eight pass deflections, four interceptions, and one sack in 16 games and 13 starts. On December 29, 2003, the Chicago Bears organization announced their decision to fire head coach Dick Jauron after they finished the 2003 NFL season with a 5–11 record.

There are three boys as well as an infant daughter who is married to his partner Jackie Tillman.

Charles Tillman Net Worth

Charles Tillman is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Charles Tillman 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was selected in 2nd round in the 2003 NFL Draft after playing college football at Louisiana-Lafayette University.

He wasn’t voted into the Pro Bowl until his 9th NFL season despite having many great seasons.

Charles Anthony Tillman (born February 23, 1981), nicknamed Peanut, is a former American football cornerback, who is currently a United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent. He played college football at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Charles Tillman height 6 ft 2 in Charles weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Charles Tillman Dating?

According to our records, Charles Tillman married to Jackie Tillman. As of December 1, 2023, Charles Tillman’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2006, Tillman was the Bears’ leading tackler among defensive backs, recording eighty tackles. He also intercepted five passes (tying for a team high with Ricky Manning Jr.) and forced one fumble. One of the low notes for his season came when he missed the team’s final games due to a back injury. Tillman was involved in a notable incident with Plaxico Burress before a prime-time game against the New York Giants. Days before the game, Giants’ receiver Plaxico Burress claimed that the Bears’ secondary was “average” and “very beatable”. Tillman responded by holding Burress to only eleven yards and even intercepting a pass during the game. Many Bears’ fans believe that Tillman should have been voted to the 2007 Pro Bowl, as he recorded more interceptions and tackles than DeAngelo Hall and Ronde Barber. Tillman helped the Bears reach Super Bowl XLI, but lost 29–17 to the Indianapolis Colts. Tillman had 11 tackles in the losing effort.

Facts & Trivia

Charles Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Charles Tillman celebrates birthday on February 23 of every year.

The Bears signed Tillman to a six-year deal on July 24, 2007. On December 8, 2007, Tillman was nominated as finalist for the prestigious Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, which recognizes players who have performed extensive charity work.

Top Facts about Charles Tillman

1. Charles Tillman played 13 seasons in the NFL.
2. He was a cornerback for the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers.
3. Tillman forced 44 fumbles, ranking him second all-time.
4. He was named to two Pro Bowls and one All-Pro team.
5. Tillman won the Walter Payton Man of the Year award in 2013.
6. He retired with 38 interceptions and over 1,000 tackles.
7. Tillman helped lead the Bears to Super Bowl XLI in 2007.
8. He is known for his “Peanut Punch” technique to force fumbles.
9. Tillman graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette in criminal justice.
10. His father was an Army sergeant who served in Vietnam War.

How much does Charles Tillman weigh?

198 lbs

What college did Charles Tillman go to?

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Who invented the peanut punch in football?

No. 33, 31
High school:| Copperas Cove
College:| UL Lafayette
NFL Draft:| 2003 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35
Career history

Who started the peanut punch?

It was a crazy game that included a memorable performance by cornerback Charles Tillman. His “Peanut Punch” produced four fumbles by the Titans.

Why is it called Peanut Punch?

Peanut Punch Drank is a variation of the official drink inspired by former Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers CB Charles Tillman, whose nickname is “Peanut” , and his penchant for punching the ball loose and forcing fumbles.