Nathan Tilmon brings track-speed upside and early defensive playmaking to Utah’s safety room
Tilmon is a freshman safety for Utah who already showed early-game activity in 2025, posting 7 tackles, 1 QB hurry and active special-teams/rotation value through five games, which hints at a player coaches can trust to compete right away.[2] His biggest differentiators are verified athleticism—he ran track in high school, including a 10.91 100-meter time—and rangy 6'1" frame, giving him good projection as a coverage safety with developmental upside.[6] With a 70 rating in EA’s College Football 26 and a three-star recruiting profile, he looks like a solid fit for teams wanting speed, versatility and growth potential rather than a polished finished product.[3][4]
