Tony Casillas' Net Worth and Career
Tony Casillas, a notable former professional football player from America, boasts a net worth of $5 million. Born in October 1963 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Casillas became a defensive lineman and nose tackle renowned for his performances at Tulsa East Central High School, where he was an All-State player.
College Football Achievements
Casillas furthered his football career at the University of Oklahoma. Here, he earned remarkable accolades, including the National Championship in 1985. He was a two-time First-team All-Big 8 and a two-time First-team All-American. In the same year, Casillas was honored with the Lombardi Award and the UPI National Lineman of the Year. His outstanding defensive skills also earned him the title of Big Eight Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Academic All-Big 8, and College Defensive Player of the Decade of the 1980s.
Professional Football Career
In the 1986 NFL Draft, Casillas was the #2 overall pick, selected by the Atlanta Falcons. He played with the Falcons from 1986 to 1990. Moving on to the Dallas Cowboys, he was part of the team from 1991 to 1993 and later from 1996 to 1997. During his time with the Cowboys, Casillas enjoyed back-to-back Super Bowl victories in 1993 and 1994. He also had a stint with the New York Jets from 1994 to 1995. He received a Second-team All-Pro selection in 1989.
Post-Playing Career
After retiring from professional football, Casillas took on the role of a sports radio talk show host in Oklahoma City, OK. His contributions to the sport were recognized in 2004 when he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
