Willie Tullis

Willie Tullis

No. 20, 26, 42
Position	Cornerback
Personal information
Born	(1958-04-05) April 5, 1958 (age 67) Newville, Alabama, U.S.
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight	193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College	Troy State
NFL draft	1981: 8th round, 217th overall pick
Career history
Houston Oilers (1981–1984) New Orleans Saints (1985–1986) Indianapolis Colts (1987–1988) Detroit Lions (1989)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Gulf South Offensive Player of the Year (1980) 2× First-team All-Gulf South (1979, 1980)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions 18 Fumble recoveries 4 Sacks 1.0 Touchdowns 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Willie James Tullis (born April 5, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Troy Trojans. ^[1] Tullis played in the NFL 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. ^[2]

References

1. "Tullis Makes Kodak All-America Team". The Dothan Eagle . December 3, 1980. p. 1-B. Retrieved July 9, 2025– via Newspapers.com.
2. "HHS Rams to host Willie Tullis night at J.J. Yarborough Stadium". Abbeville Herald . Abbeville, Alabama. October 12, 2006. p. 3. Retrieved July 9, 2025– via Newspapers.com.