Willie Tullis

American football player (born 1958) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Willie James Tullis (born April 5, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Troy Trojans.[1] Tullis played in the NFL with the Houston Oilers (1981–1984), the New Orleans Saints (1985–1986) and the Indianapolis Colts (1987–1988).

PositionCornerback
Born (1958-04-05) April 5, 1958 (age 68)
Newville, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight193 lb (88 kg)
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PositionCornerback
Personal information
Born (1958-04-05) April 5, 1958 (age 68)
Newville, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
CollegeTroy State
NFL draft1981: 8th round, 217th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
  • Gulf South Offensive Player of the Year (1980)
  • 2× First-team All-Gulf South (1979, 1980)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions18
Fumble recoveries4
Sacks1
Touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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Tullis attended Headland High School in Headland, Alabama, where he was a high school football star during the 1970s.[2]

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