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37. Pat Tilley

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37. Pat Tilley

Pat Tilley played his entire career with the St. Louis Cardinals, who drafted him in the Fourth Round from Louisiana Tech in 1976.

Tilley became a starting Wide Receiver in his third year, and he embarked on a four-year run of at least 900 Receiving Yards, peaking at 1,040 in 1981 and a Pro Bowl nod in 1980.  While never a star, Tilley was a dependable second-tier WR over his career and compiled 7,005 Yards and 37 Touchdowns over 11 seasons.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Wide Receiver
  • Acquired: Selected in the 4th Round, 114th Overall in the NFL Draft 4/8/76.
  • Departed:

    Retired after the 1986 Season.

  • Games Played: 147
  • Notable Statistics:

    123 Games Started
    468 Receptions
    7,005 Receiving Yards
    37 Receiving Touchdowns
    1 Rushing Attempt
    32 Rushing Yards
    31 Punt Returns
    263 Punt Return Yards
    64 Approximate Value

    1 Playoff Game
    1 Reception
    5 Receiving Yards

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Pro Bowl (1980)

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