Alex Tillman facts for kids
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Tillman at North Dakota in 2014
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| Born: | May 29, 1991 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | DB |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| College | North Dakota |
| High school | Cloverleaf (TX) North Shore Senior |
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| 2015 | BC Lions |
| Career stats | |
| Return yards | 120 |
| Tackles | 2 |
Alex Tillman (born May 29, 1991) is an American former professional football player. He played as a defensive back and punt returner for the BC Lions in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Alex went to the University of North Dakota and the University of Houston for college.
Early Life in Football
Alex Tillman went to North Shore Senior High School. There, he played high school football as a quarterback. He was a very successful player.
During his time at North Shore, Alex helped his team win three district championships. In his senior year, he was named the Offensive and Team MVP (Most Valuable Player). He had over 2,000 passing yards and 500 rushing yards that season.
College Football Journey
Alex Tillman started his college football career with the Houston Cougars. In 2010, he "redshirted," which means he practiced with the team but didn't play in games. This allowed him to train and get ready for future seasons.
From 2011 to 2013, he played in 26 games for the Cougars. He played on defense and for the special teams.
Before the 2014 season, Alex moved to the University of North Dakota. This was for his final year of college eligibility. At North Dakota, he played as a cornerback. He made 31 solo tackles. He also had an amazing 92-yard interception that he ran back for a touchdown.
Alex was also great at returning punts. He returned 14 punts for a total of 237 yards. One of his punt returns was a school record: 95 yards for a touchdown! Because of his skills, he was named an all-conference punt returner in the Big Sky Conference. He also received an honorable mention as a cornerback.
Playing Professionally
On May 27, 2015, Alex Tillman signed with the BC Lions as a free agent. He was one of the players considered to take over as the team's kickoff returner during the preseason. He was also looked at as a possible punt returner.
Alex made it onto the active roster for the team. He played his first CFL game on July 4 against the Ottawa Redblacks. In that game, he made a tackle and returned three punts for 22 yards.
