Rutgers Scarlet Knights#18 · DB Messiah Tilson
50 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 185 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Rockford, IL
Messiah Tilson is a DB (#18) for Rutgers, from Rockford, IL. In the 2026 season he has 1 tackle over 1 game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 3
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 4
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 3
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 8
Weight 4
Frame 6
Experience 6
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- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
1
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Messiah Tilson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RUTG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | vs Howard | W 58-7 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowRutgers DB: #18
- ClassFreshman
- HometownRockford, IL
Messiah Tilson: Rutgers DB profile and stats
Messiah Tilson is a DB (#18) for Rutgers, from Rockford, IL. This profile tracks Messiah Tilson's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Rutgers roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Rutgers sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Messiah Tilson in the news
All newsRecapRutgers beat Howard 58-7 (Week 4, 2026)Rutgers beat Howard 58-7 at SHI Stadium. Now Rutgers is 1-3, 0-1 in Big Ten play, and Howard is 0-3.2026-09-25RecapBoston College beat Rutgers 28-21 (Week 2, 2026)Boston College beat Rutgers 28-21 at Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA). Now Boston College is 1-1, and Rutgers is 0-2.2026-09-11RecapMassachusetts beat Rutgers 37-21 (Week 1, 2026)Massachusetts beat Rutgers 37-21 at SHI Stadium. Now Massachusetts is 1-0, and Rutgers is 0-1.2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Messiah Tilson play for?
Messiah Tilson plays for Rutgers, wearing #18 at DB.
What position does Messiah Tilson play?
Messiah Tilson is a DB for Rutgers.
How tall is Messiah Tilson?
Messiah Tilson is 6-1 and weighs 185 lb.
What year is Messiah Tilson in?
Messiah Tilson is listed as a freshman on the Rutgers roster.
Where is Messiah Tilson from?
Messiah Tilson is from Rockford, IL.
How many tackles does Messiah Tilson have?
Messiah Tilson has 1 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.