Charles Tillman Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Full Name	Charles Anthony Tillman
Nickname	Peanut
Profession	NFL Player (cornerback)
Physical Stats
Height	6' 1" (186 cm)
Weight (approx.)	90 Kg (200 lbs)
Body Measurements (approx.)	- Chest: 42 Inches - Waist: 34 Inches - Biceps: 12 Inches
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
National Football League (NFL)
Debut	7 September 2003 for Chicago Bears against San Francisco 49ers
Jersey Number	#33 #31
Team(s)	• Chicago Bears (2003–2014) • Carolina Panthers (2015)
Records (main ones)	• Most forced fumbles in a season (10 in 2012) • Most forced fumbles in a game (4)
Awards, Honours, Achievements	• 2001, 2002– First-team All-Sun Belt • 2003– FD Defensive Rookie of the Year • 2011, 2012– Pro Bowl • 2012– First-team All-Pro • 2012– NFL forced fumbles leader • 2013– Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year • Named in 100 greatest Bears of All-Time
Personal Life
Date of Birth	23 February 1981 (Monday)
Age (as of 2025)	44 Years
Birthplace	Chicago, Illinois, USA
Zodiac sign	Pisces
Nationality	American
Hometown	Chicago
School	Copperas Cove High School, Texas
College/University	University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL)
Educational Qualification	Bachelor's degree in criminal justice
Religion	Christianity
Ethnicity	Black
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Hobbies	• Travelling • Spending time in nature
Tattoo(s)	Designs on both arms
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Family
Wife/Spouse	Jackie Tillman
Children	Son- Tysen Daughter(s)- 3 • Tiana • Talya
Parents	Father- Donald Tillman Jr. (Former sergeant in the United States Army)
Siblings	Brother- 1 Sister(s)- 2
Favourites
NFL Player	Rod Woodson
TV Show(s)	Homeland, New Girl
Favourite city to play in	New York
Money Factor
Net Worth (approx.)	$10 million (as of 2024)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Charles Tillman

• Charles Anthony Tillman was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Army parents Charles and Peggy Tillman. He spent most of his childhood in different U.S. states and overseas due to his father’s military postings.

• Tillman attended Copperas Cove High School in Texas, playing football and basketball before graduating in 1999.

• He joined the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, playing cornerback for the Ragin’ Cajuns football team from 1999 to 2002.

• In 2003, he was drafted 35th overall by the Chicago Bears and recorded 86 tackles and 4 interceptions in his rookie season. In 2005, Tillman started all 16 games, making 93 tackles, 5 interceptions, 4 forced fumbles and scored a defensive touchdown.
  

  Charles Tillman playing for the Chicago Bears

• Tillman married Jackie Tillman, and the couple has four children together. His family founded the Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation in 2005 to support children with chronic illnesses.
  

  Charles Tillman during a program of Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation

• In 2006, he helped the Bears reach Super Bowl XLI, where they lost to the Indianapolis Colts. Tillman signed a six-year, $64 million contract extension with the Bears in 2007, securing his long-term future with the team.

• In 2008, Tillman’s daughter Tiana underwent a heart transplant, inspiring him to expand the foundation’s hospital outreach programs.

• In 2011, he earned his first Pro Bowl selection after recording 100 tackles and 4 forced fumbles. In 2012, Tillman forced 10 fumbles, earned First-Team All-Pro honours, and became known for the “Peanut Punch” technique.

• In 2013, he played only 8 games due to a triceps injury, but won the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. Tillman signed with the Carolina Panthers in 2015, played 12 games, and tore his ACL before Super Bowl 50.

• He officially retired from the NFL on 18 July 2016, after a 13-season professional career. Tillman earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette during his playing career.

• In 2018, he completed training and became an FBI agent, reportedly working in cybercrime and counterintelligence.

• He has worked as an NFL analyst for Fox Sports and contributed to community and charity events after retirement.

• Tillman was inducted into the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Hall of Fame in 2012 and the Bears’ Ring of Excellence in 2022.