Eric Tilley Class: Freshman Hometown: Albuquerque, NM High School: Sandia Height / Weight: 6-0 / 160 Position: Midfield/Defense

A walk-on who will provide depth to the Fighting Irish in the wide areas of the midfield and defense.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Three-time first-team all-district selection • two-time 5A all-state first-team selection • one-time 5A all-state second-team pick • New Mexico ODP team 2005-2008 on the '91 team • Region IV Camp 2005-2008 • Region IV ODP finalist in 2008 • two-time high school captain • New Mexico state cup finalist in 2006 and 2007 • New Mexico state cup champion 2009 • four-time scholar-athlete at Sandia High School • three-time letterwinner at Sandia High School in soccer • one-time high school offensive player of the year • two-time high school sportsmanship award recipient • 2008 Notre Dame Elite Camp all-star • member of the National Honor Society • member of student government • two-time academic letter recipient • born August 20, 1991 • son of Jim and Trish Tilley • has an older sister, Alyx • enrolled in the First Year of Studies.