Austin Tillman is a three-star recruit from St. Louis, MO, out of Christian Brothers College (No. 2,319 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Northern Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Tillman comes from
- St. Louis, MO
- Christian Brothers College
- About 250 miles from Huskie Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,319 in the 2025 class.
- On the Northern Illinois roster since 2025
Where Tillman fits
Northern Illinois lists 20 defensive backs this season.
Northern Illinois defensive backs with a game this season
Northern Illinois is 0-8. Next: at San José State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Christian Brothers College
Also from St. Louis, MO
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Rob Harley
Pass share
53.1%
266 pass / 235 run
Plays / game
62.6
8 games
Team sack rate
8.0%
301 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Northern Illinois.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
Northern Illinois has produced 6 All-Conference defensive backs.
Two seasons at Northern Illinois
- 2026 Northern Illinois HarleyYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Northern Illinois HammockYear 1 · Games –
- High school Christian Brothers CollegeSt. Louis, MO · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 2,319 in the 2025 class. Signed with Northern Illinois.Also from Christian Brothers College: Jeremiah McClellan (Oregon), Corey Simms (USC), Tyler Gant (Northwestern) and 5 more.
2025
- Signed with Northern IllinoisThree-star, out of Christian Brothers College
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Thomas Hammock → Rob Harley. Worth noting in scheme + development context.
