Mississippi State Bulldogs#7 · LB Zakari Tillman
94 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 235 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Florence, MS
Zakari Tillman is a LB (#7) for Mississippi State, from Florence, MS. In the 2026 season he has 3 tackles over 1 game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 17
Sacks 15
Interceptions 15
Passes defensed 13
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 15
Efficiency
Tackles per game 16
Sack rate 14
Coverage 15
Ball-hawking 15
Run defense 17
Havoc rate 12
Measurables
Height 11
Weight 13
Frame 12
Experience 17
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2026 season
3
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Zakari Tillman career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MSST | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | MSST | 12 | 47 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | MSST | 10 | 30 | 3.5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | MSST | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 26 | 85 | 4.5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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24
13
43
41
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | vs Missouri | W 31-24 | 3 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowMississippi State LB: #7
- ClassSenior
- HometownFlorence, MS
Zakari Tillman: Mississippi State LB profile and stats
Zakari Tillman is a LB (#7) for Mississippi State, from Florence, MS. This profile tracks Zakari Tillman's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Mississippi State roster, the SEC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Mississippi State sits in the race, check the live SEC standings.
Zakari Tillman in the news
All newsRecapMississippi State beat Missouri 31-24 (Week 4, 2026)Mississippi State beat Missouri 31-24 at Davis Wade Stadium. Now Mississippi State is 4-0, 2-0 in SEC play, and Missouri is 3-1, 0-1 in SEC play.2026-09-26RecapMississippi State beat South Carolina 41-34 (Week 3, 2026)Mississippi State beat South Carolina 41-34 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Now Mississippi State is 3-0, 1-0 in SEC play, and South Carolina is 2-1, 0-1 in SEC play.2026-09-19RecapMississippi State beat Minnesota 38-13 (Week 2, 2026)Mississippi State beat Minnesota 38-13 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Mississippi State is 2-0, and Minnesota is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Zakari Tillman play for?
Zakari Tillman plays for Mississippi State, wearing #7 at LB.
What position does Zakari Tillman play?
Zakari Tillman is a LB for Mississippi State.
How tall is Zakari Tillman?
Zakari Tillman is 6-2 and weighs 235 lb.
What year is Zakari Tillman in?
Zakari Tillman is listed as a senior on the Mississippi State roster.
Where is Zakari Tillman from?
Zakari Tillman is from Florence, MS.
How many tackles does Zakari Tillman have?
Zakari Tillman has 3 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.