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He was an All-American linebacker for Arizona State and was selected in the seventh round by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1998 NFL Draft.
Tillman was a starting safety for Arizona and broke the franchise records for tackles in 2000 with 224.
He would enlist in the U.S. Army in 2002 after turning down a contract from the Cardinals.
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Tillman was inducted into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame in 2018.
In the wake of his death, the Pat Tillman Foundation was created to honor his legacy. The foundation hosts an annual run to raise money that goes to support veterans and military spouses.
Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
