Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman had a long, successful career. After retiring, he discovered a new life and a second calling. What’s Tillman doing? FBI agent, yes. The 40-year-old must keep quiet or ᴍᴜʀᴅᴇʀ you. But really, Tillman has two dream professions and a life many can only dream about.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After completing FBI training, Tillman became an agent, according to a 2018 Chicago Tribune investigation. Tillman declined to comment on his FBI participation.

Intelligence workers often do this. They can’t discuss their employment because they’re national security issues. FBI agents with sᴇᴄʀᴇᴛ credentials are typically sworn to sᴇᴄʀᴇᴄʏ about what they observe.

Most FBI recruits become agents or analysts. Analysts review data and reports for leadership while agents work in the field.