Ronald John Tilton (born August 9, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL) for a single season in 1986. Tilton played college football for the Florida Gators and Tulane Green Wave, and thereafter, he played in the NFL for the Washington Redskins.
Early life
Tilton was born in Homestead, Florida. He attended Plant High School in Tampa, Florida,databaseFootball.com, Players, . Retrieved March 19, 2011. where he played high school football for the Plant Panthers.
College career
Tilton attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Charley Pell's Gators teams in 1981 and 1982. 2011 Florida Gators Football Media Guide , University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, p. 186 (2011). Retrieved August 31, 2011. Tilton transferred to Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, and played his final two college seasons for the Green Wave in 1984 and 1985.
Professional career
Tilton was not selected in the 1986 NFL draft. The Washington Redskins signed him as an undrafted free agent, and he played for the Redskins for a single season in , appearing in seven games.National Football League, Historical Players, Ron Tilton. Retrieved March 19, 2011.
See also
Florida Gators football, 1980–89 List of Washington Redskins players
References