Luke Tillman

Class:
Redshirt
Hometown:
Elyria, Ohio
High School:
Elyria

Moved to H-back from running back to take advantage of his speed outside ? Was awarded the Don Nottingham Cup as the most improved offensive player after spring practice in 2005 ? Will contend for a starting spot in the fall and coaches are looking for him to be an impact player ? Coaches are excited about his potential and ability to play multiple positions ? Has tremendous athletic ability ? Has earned three letters.

2005 Junior Season
Played in five games, battling injuries for much of the season ? Rushed 25 times for 90 yards and a touchdown ? Also had eight receptions for 42 yards ? Had a season-high 31 yards on five carries at Eastern Michigan Oct. 1 ? Scored lone touchdown of the year at Navy Oct. 15.

2004 Sophomore Season
Played in all 11 games, starting the first two games of the season at tight end ? Moved back to running back towards the end of the season, running the ball one time against Eastern Michigan Nov. 13 ? Caught only pass of the season for a 12-yard gain in the season opener at Iowa Sept. 4.

2003 Freshman Season
Played in six games in mid-season as a backup tailback as a true freshman ? Rushed for four yards on six carries and also had one reception ? Ran the ball six times for a season-high nine yards at Penn State Sept. 20.

Prior to Kent State
Rushed for 1,561 yards as a senior at Elyria High School and scored 24 touchdowns after missing his junior season due to a knee injury ? Received special mention All-Ohio in Division I ? Was named to the All-Lake Erie League East Division and Northeast District Division I first teams ? Was selected the Plain Dealer Lorain County Offensive Player of the Year ?. Also was selected the player of the year by the Lorain Morning Journal ? Was voted the Pioneers? team most valuable player ? Set a school record with six touchdowns in a single game ? Was coached by Richard Kerschbaum ? Earned three letters in football and two in track.

Personal
Born Oct. 8, 1984 ? Is the son of Christine Tillman ? Full name is Saint Lutheran Tillman ? Majors in sociology.