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Jerry Tillery

DT

Drafted 28th overall in the 1st round of the 2019 draft, Jerry Tillery arrived from Notre Dame. He's currently with IND, in his 8th season in the league. His 44.7 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the DEF average, in the 43rd percentile.

Size

6'6", 295#

College

Notre Dame

Draft

Rd 1, 28th overall (2019)

Seasons

2019–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
53.1

65th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

5 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.34
Pass rush×0.3+0.58
Ball skills×0.25-0.61
Run defense×0.2+0.47
Availability×0.1+0.49

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026IND53.15
2025KC44.711
2024MIN44.315
2023LV44.915
2022LV42.413
2021LAC59.616
2020LAC57.116
2019LAC47.512

Career profile

Jerry Tillery has appeared in 103 regular-season games across 8 NFL seasons on file, playing for 5 teams: LAC (2019–2021), LV (2022–2023), MIN (2024), KC (2025), IND (2026).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2021: a 59.6, in the 75th percentile among DEFs that year.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BAL—41.2
Week 2KC—74.1
Week 3HOU—40.4
Week 4WAS—58.9
Week 5PIT—40.6

Jerry Tillery — common questions

What position does Jerry Tillery play?
Jerry Tillery is listed as a DT.
Which teams has Jerry Tillery played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jerry Tillery has played for LAC (2019–2021), LV (2022–2023), MIN (2024), KC (2025), IND (2026).
Where did Jerry Tillery go to college?
Jerry Tillery played college football at Notre Dame.
When was Jerry Tillery drafted?
Jerry Tillery was selected in round 1, 28th overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jerry Tillery scored?
Jerry Tillery has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Jerry Tillery's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jerry Tillery rated 53.1 for 2026, the 65th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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