Charles Tillman was drafted No. 35 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Louisiana. 168 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #35
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 168
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 661st at Louisiana
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Charles Tillman came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Louisiana
Sun Belt at the draft
- Measurables
- 207 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
168 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value
- Games played
- 168
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 661st among Louisiana picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6497% of career value
- Final season
- 201512 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 35
Who came off the board on either side of Charles Tillman.
Iowa
Georgia
Illinois College
Louisiana in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Louisiana
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Charles Tillman in the 2003 NFL Draft
Charles Tillman is a Defensive back out of Louisiana selected No. 35 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2003 NFL Draft. 168 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value Louisiana has produced 32 NFL draft picks since 1985.
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 Charles Tillman drafted?
Charles Tillman was selected No. 35 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/charles-tillman.
What college did Charles Tillman play for?
Charles Tillman played college football at Louisiana in the Sun Belt. See every Louisiana draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisiana-ragin-cajuns.
How did Charles Tillman's NFL career turn out?
168 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/charles-tillman.