Cedric Tillman (arena football) facts for kids
| Position: | Wide receiver / Defensive back | ||||||||||
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| Born: | April 22, 1970 Pueblo, Colorado, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||||
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| College: | Northern Colorado (1986–1989) | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 1990 | ||||||||||
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Cedric Tillman was born on April 22, 1970. He is a former American football player. He played for eight seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL). His teams included the Denver Dynamite and the Arizona Rattlers.
Tillman played college football at the University of Northern Colorado. He was recognized as a second-team All-Arena player in 1994. He also helped the Arizona Rattlers win two championships, ArenaBowl VIII and ArenaBowl XI.
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Cedric Tillman's Early Life and College Years
Cedric Tillman was born on April 22, 1970. He grew up to become a talented football player.
Playing for the Northern Colorado Bears
From 1986 to 1989, Cedric played college football. He was a four-year letterman for the Northern Colorado Bears. This team is part of the University of Northern Colorado. Being a letterman means he played well enough to earn a special award for his sport.
Cedric Tillman's Professional Football Career
After college, Cedric Tillman began his journey in professional football. He played for teams in both the NFL and the Arena Football League.
Starting with the Chicago Bears
On May 1, 1990, Cedric signed with the Chicago Bears. This happened after the 1990 NFL draft, where he was not chosen by any team. Unfortunately, he had a shoulder injury. Because of this, the Bears released him on August 7, 1990.
Playing in the Arena Football League
Cedric then moved to the Arena Football League (AFL). This league has different rules than traditional outdoor football.
Denver Dynamite Experience
In 1991, Cedric played one game for the Denver Dynamite. He made two solo tackles and two assisted tackles. In the AFL, players often played both offense and defense. This is known as ironman rules. Cedric played as both a wide receiver and a defensive back.
Success with the Arizona Rattlers
Cedric Tillman spent most of his AFL career with the Arizona Rattlers. He played for them from 1992 to 1999.
1992-1994 Seasons
In 1992, he played in all ten games for the Rattlers. He caught 53 passes for 702 yards and scored ten touchdowns. On defense, he made 24 solo tackles and had two interceptions.
In 1993, he continued to play well. He had 26 catches for 512 yards and seven touchdowns. He also made 13 solo tackles.
The 1994 season was a big one for Cedric. He played in all 12 games. He caught 57 passes for 801 yards and scored 11 touchdowns. He also made 23 solo tackles. The Rattlers had a great season, finishing with an 8–4 record.
Winning ArenaBowl VIII
In 1994, the Arizona Rattlers made it to ArenaBowl VIII. They played against the Orlando Predators. The Rattlers won the championship game with a score of 36–31. Cedric Tillman's strong performance that year earned him a spot on the second-team All-Arena list. This means he was one of the best players in the league.
Later Seasons and Second Championship
Cedric played in eight games in 1995. He had 17 receptions for 188 yards and three touchdowns. He was placed on injured reserve in 1996 and did not play that season.
He returned in 1997, playing in nine games. The Rattlers had an amazing 12–2 record that year. They reached ArenaBowl XI. They defeated the Iowa Barnstormers 55–33, winning another championship.
Cedric played in two games in 1998 and six games in 1999. The 1999 season was his last with the Rattlers. During his time with the team, he also worked as a counselor.
