TJ Tillman is a cornerback at UTEP who has played in 2 of UTEP's 8 games this season, most recently Sep 12.
UTEP is 1-7.
Second year in the same secondary at UTEP. On tape: 1 tackle against Texas Southern, Week 2, 2026.
2 tackles · 0 sacks
Play style
Doesn't get beat deep and rarely gives up the big play.
Closest statistical matches, adjusted for opponent strength.
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Game log · Week-by-week
2026 season · 2 games
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| Wk | Opp | TKL | SOLO | TFL | SACK | INT | PD | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | L 0-51@ No. 10 Oklahoma | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | Season-high 1 tackle |
| Wk 2 | W 51-10vs Texas Southern | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 |
Week 2 · 2026
W 51-10
1 tackle · 1 solo tackle
Dominant 41-point win at home against Texas Southern.
2 seasons under Scotty Walden — 3-17 over that span.
Splits
Per-game splits
Through 2 games: 1.0 TKL/g, 0.0 TFL/g, 0.0 SACK/g, 0.0 PD/g — splits start at 3 games.
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Scotty Walden
Pass share
38.7%
179 pass / 283 run
Plays / game
57.8
8 games
Team sack rate
18.0%
228 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy, slow tempo.
Player standing · 2026
Fewer tackles a game than most FBS defensive backs who play every week.
2026 is in progress.
