Curtis Tilt is a player who has battled through the hard way to get to where he is today. He's come through the non-league scene in order to cement a reputation as one of the most fearsome central defenders outside the top two divisions.

He joined Blackpool two years ago from Wrexham after impressing at Telford and Hednesford and it's fair to say he hasn't looked back. In two seasons he's headed, tackled and organised his way to the top of an awful lot of scout's lists.

The latest club to eye a move for him are Rotherham United, freshly relegated from the Championship. They're keen on securing his services even though he's been offered a new deal by Blackpool boss Simon Grayson.

Would he be a good capture for the Millers? We shine a spotlight on him to find out.

Tilt started 37 matches for the Tangerines last season as they finished in a respectable tenth place in the division. Rotherham, dropping out of the Championship, will be looking for an established League One defender to slot into their back four and bring a knowledge of the division to the side. Purely on games and Blackpool's finishing position alone, he looks to be what they need.

What else are they after though? A tough-tackling, no-nonsense player who will mop up threats and stifle attacks both aerially and on the floor. In the air, Tilt is a dominant force. He perhaps faced more high balls in the third tier than Rotherham were used to last season which will make him a decent asset. He's used to contesting 8.63 aerial duels per game on average, of which he wins 69.4%.

It won't all be balls into the box from opponents though. Facing tricky wingers like Aiden McGeady and Bruno Andrade, players who like to cut inside, as well as attacking midfielders driving forward, Tilt will be forced to contest balls on the floor as well. He makes 7.56 challenges per game, as well as 6.03 interceptions and 4.48 clearances.

His stats prove he can turn his hand to all aspects of defending, whether it's reading passes, winning tackles or contesting headers. He's exactly the sort of defender that a side like Rotherham needs; effective but without the risky edge which brings suspensions and spells out of the side.

A real hatchet man will pick up yellow cards and give away fouls, but not Tilt. He's refined to a degree, conceding just 1.02 fouls per game. When coupled with his other numbers it paints a picture of a defender involved in everything but with the class and ability to step up a level, making him perfect for Rotherham this season.