Jerry Tillery

ABOUT JERRY TILLERY

Defensive tackle who was a first-round pick for the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2019 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Notre Dame from 2015 to 2019.

He was named a second team All-American by MaxPreps as an offensive lineman in 2015. He played in the 2015 US Army All-American Bowl.

He was named Notre Dame's defensive newcomer of the year following his breakout freshman campaign in 2015. He was later named to the Maxwell Award watch list during his senior season 2018.

He has three older sisters. His parents have both worked as nurses.

He played alongside Joey Bosa for the Los Angeles Chargers' defensive line unit.