Willie Tullis Explained

Willie Tullis
Number:20, 26, 42
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:5 April 1958
Birth Place:Newville, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:193
College:Troy State
Draftyear:1981
Draftround:8
Draftpick:217
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • Gulf South Offensive Player of the Year (1980)
  • 2× First-team All-Gulf South (1979, 1980)
Statlabel1:Interceptions
Statvalue1:18
Statlabel2:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue2:4
Statlabel3:Sacks
Statvalue3:1.0
Statlabel4:Touchdowns
Statvalue4:1
Pfr:TullWi20

Willie James Tullis (born April 5, 1958) is a former American football defensive back. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons, with the Houston Oilers (1981–1984), the New Orleans Saints (1985–1986) and the Indianapolis Colts (1987–1988). Tullis attended Headland High School in Headland, Alabama, where he was a high school football star during the 1970s