Matt Wilson @CoachWilson 66
Let’s not forget that despite all of the Jalin Hyatt hype, Cedric Tillman might end up being the more NFL-ready WR right now. He displays an insane level of body control before and after the catch. #Browns
One of the more anticipated prospects coming into the year, Tennessee Volunteer Cedric Tillman, is headed for the NFL. "A high-potential player who has put up big-time stats and could end up being one of the better receivers in the class."
While the Volunteers had their best season in recent memory, Tillman was only there for a portion of it after suffering an early-season ankle injury.
Tillman was widely regarded as a first-round pick and one of the best receivers in the class before the season, with the hype dying down since.
The tape he produced in 2021 is still unquestionable, and his skillset translates easily to the NFL. If he can prove healthy and blow away athletic testing, don't be surprised if Tillman creeps up draft boards as we approach April.
I’m a fan. I feel like there’s a big tier of WR Who are very underrated in this class. Parsing the wheat from the chaff is going to be challenging.Anyone else got an opinion on this guy ? He’s one of my favourite WRs in this class and one I’ll be targeting.
One of the few in this class with prototypical size . Feel like he’s being marked down for being older
Connor Rogers @ConnorJRogers
Cedric Tillman is the forgotten man of this WR class
6'3/215, can win deep but also uses his frame to shield DBs in short/intermediate area
Has had monster games against high level of competition (went for 7/152/1 against Alabama in 2021)
TD vs. Cam Smith this year![]()
Tillman is on my late 2nd round target list. Some of my concern for him was Hyatt did so well when Tillman out that OC schemed Hyatt to compensateI’m a fan. I feel like there’s a big tier of WR Who are very underrated in this class. Parsing the wheat from the chaff is going to be challenging.Anyone else got an opinion on this guy ? He’s one of my favourite WRs in this class and one I’ll be targeting.
One of the few in this class with prototypical size . Feel like he’s being marked down for being older
But Tillman has a lot of qualities that I think will make him a competent NFL player.
I think this is a very real possibilityBold Take, there's a good chance he has a better fantasy football career than Hyatt.
Cos 13 wide receivers got taken in the 1st 2 rounds last year and he probably wouldn't have been one of them.Hate seeing he was a 5th year senior though. Why didn’t he come out last year?
Well yeah thats my point. The NFL telling an SEC senior WR that they aren’t interested is a bad sign.Cos 13 wide receivers got taken in the 1st 2 rounds last year and he probably wouldn't have been one of them.
He probably won't get taken in the 1st 2 rounds this year, but he definitely wouldn't last year.
Round 1? That would certainly propel his dynasty stock but I’ll believe it when I see it
Round 1? That would certainly propel his dynasty stock but I’ll believe it when I see it
It says “after”.Round 1? That would certainly propel his dynasty stock but I’ll believe it when I see it
Jared Tokarz @JaredNFLDraft
Tennessee WR Cedric Tillman needs more hype![]()
6’3 213lbs
4.54 40 yard dash
Excellent hands & body control
One of the few top Outside X receivers in this class
Large catch radius paired with soft hands allows contested catches
Early 2nd round projection
Displays solid body control for the contested TD catch here:
Strong YAC ability for size & another contested rec:
More Body Control, Awareness, & get this, another Contested catch:
Injured most of last year or would be on everyone’s radar more. Spoke to some scouts who prefer Tillman over teammate Hyatt.
Potential Fits:
#Chiefs 31
#Texans 33
#Cardinals 33
#Rams 36
#Panthers 39
Not a fan of 5 year guysShhh !
I think he’s one of the best WRs in this class.
Browns selected Tennessee WR Cedric Tillman with the No. 74 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Tillman (6’3/213) first burst on the scene in 2021 as the WR1 in Tennessee’s offense. Tillman’s breakout directly coincided with the emergence of quarterback Hendon Hooker. A perfect compliment to Hooker’s downfield capabilities, Tillman posted a line of 64-1,081-12 while averaging 16.9 YPR. This was highlighted by 10 receptions for 200 yards and a score against Georgia. What looked to be a promising 2022 was quickly derailed by a high-ankle sprain, which limited him to just six games in his final season (37-417-3). His efficiency last season took a substantial hit, but that can likely be chalked up to his injury. Tillman could work his way into the WR2 role in Cleveland, behind Amari Cooper.
Apr 28, 2023 at 9:51 PM ET
Browns signed No. 74 overall pick Cedric Tillman to a four-year contract.
What kind of immediate upside Tillman can give is a little unknown, as Amari Cooper and David Njoku figure to be the pillars of the passing game and the Browns also brought in Elijah Moore this offseason. Tillman will likely have to get past Donovan Peoples-Jones and Marquise Goodwin for early playing time. He's an intriguing dynasty project, but probably not someone who makes sense for re-draft leagues until we can build some buzz that he has a real role.
SOURCE: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
May 16, 2023, 2:49 PM ET
Cedric Tillman passed the eye test
I wrote a newsletter about this that our Football Insider subscribers received in their inboxes over the weekend, but it’s worth re-visiting.
Considering there is no contact, players aren’t in pads and they aren’t mixed in with their veteran teammates in rookie minicamp, there’s only so much that can be gleaned from the actual on-the-field work.
That’s why one of the most important tests of all during rookie minicamp is the eye test, and it’s one that Tillman passed.No. 1, he just looked like an NFL player out there amongst the other receivers.
He lived up to his 6-foot-3, 213-pound frame. And No. 2 he wasn’t dropping a ton of passes -- something that can unfortunately be a memory of a rookie that sticks if it happens over this particular weekend.
Tillman looked fluid catching passes from his former high school teammate, QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, and created excitement for the possibility of what he can look like teamed up with Deshaun Watson in the coming weeks and months.
Basically, if nothing else, Tillman had a great first impression, and that’s all you can really ask for.
I'm not falling for that again.Good value. Cleveland is going to be good this year.
Cleveland Browns @Browns
the rook got right to work
@Ctillman04 | #DawgPound
Ian Valentino @NFLDraftStudy
Cedric Tillman had Hall beat the entire time. Hall was losing his balance anyways, then Tillman chops the hand that was holding on for dear life. Love Tillman's game.