Willie Tullis was drafted No. 217 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Troy. 106 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #217
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 106
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 264th at Troy
The pick
How Willie Tullis came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Troy
Sun Belt at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
106 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Games played
- 106
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 264th among Troy picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1246% of career value
- Final season
- 19887 years after the draft
Around pick 217
Who came off the board on either side of Willie Tullis.
Arkansas
UNLV
Florida State
Auburn
Other DB picks from Troy
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Willie Tullis in the 1981 NFL Draft
Willie Tullis is a Defensive back out of Troy selected No. 217 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1981 NFL Draft. 106 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Troy has produced 31 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Willie Tullis drafted?
Willie Tullis was selected No. 217 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/willie-tullis.
What college did Willie Tullis play for?
Willie Tullis played college football at Troy in the Sun Belt. See every Troy draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/troy-trojans.
How did Willie Tullis's NFL career turn out?
106 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/willie-tullis.