Tillman ready to get back out there
Injury will not slow down Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College defensive tackle/defensive end Andre Tillman is tired of hearing how he's too short to play along the defensive line and maybe that is what's motivating him and his undefeated team in the powerful Jayhawk conference.
His height has certainly not slowed any offers in his pocket that includes Louisville and a new one last week from an SEC team that definitely has him interested. The 6-foot, 285-pound Tillman even has two top schools after his latest offers.
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"Louisville is one of them and Tennessee offered last week so they're up at the top too," Tillman said about favorites. "Tennessee doesn't care too much about how tall I am and Louisville is a big time program where I could really show off my talents. At the same time, I'm keeping all options open."
His injury is not major, but the knee injury put him back two games. However, right now, the powerful defensive lineman is ready to get back for Garden City (Kan.) Community College coming this week.
Tillman is also thinking more and more about recruiting as he is planning on graduating in December. That has pushed up his plans for visits.
"I'd say November will be when I decide after my visits that month," Tillman said. "I'll take my trips and then make a decision. I graduate early so I'm ready for the spring wherever I end up."
"It feels good right now. I'm trying to get to my goal of playing the NFL."
Tillman has three years to play two at the Division level upon graduation from Coffeyville.