When Arizona State’s 1997 PAC-10 Defensive Player of the Year, linebacker Pat Tillman, was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 7th round of the 1998 NFL Draft, I jumped to my feet out of supreme elation.
During my draft preparation that year, once I started reviewing Pat’s stellar play on tape and began digging deeper into his background, Pat Tillman the extraordinary person started to shine through.
You’ll see exactly what I mean if you re-watch this video, a video that to this day gives me goosebumps:
Pat Tillman: 7th Round Pick to All-Pro Safety | Pat Tillman: A Football Life | NFL Films (youtube.