Miami Dolphins
Wilkins was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the first round (13th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft. [14] In a Week 7 loss of 21-31 to the Buffalo Bills, Wilkins was ejected after throwing a punch at Cody Ford on the second play of the game. [15] In Week 9 against the New York Jets, Wilkins recorded his first career sack on Sam Darnold in the 26–18 win. [16] In Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals, Wilkins recorded his first career touchdown reception on a pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick in the 38–35 overtime victory. [17]
In Week 8 of the 2020 season against the Los Angeles Rams, Wilkins recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Jared Goff during the 28–17 win. [18] Wilkins was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 12, 2020, [19] and activated on November 25. [20]
In Week 15 of 2021 against the Jets, Wilkins lined up at fullback and recorded his second career touchdown on a flea flicker pass from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. [21]
The Dolphins picked up the fifth-year option on Wilkins' contract on April 28, 2022. [22]
Wilkins finished 2023 with a career-high nine sacks, establishing himself as a top tier player at his position. [23]
Las Vegas Raiders
On March 14, 2024, the Las Vegas Raiders signed Wilkins to a four-year deal worth $110 million, with $84.75 million guaranteed. [24] Wilkins produced 17 tackles, 2 sacks and 6 QB hits before suffering a foot injury in Week 5 against the Denver Broncos. After injuring his foot during the game, Wilkins was placed on season-ending injured reserve following surgery to repair a Jones fracture. [25]
On July 18, 2025, Wilkins was placed on the reserve/PUP list ahead of training camp. [26] On July 24, Wilkins was released by the Raiders with a terminated vested veteran designation. Additionally, the Raiders moved to void $35.2 million of guaranteed salary on his contract due to how he approached the rehab process. In response, Wilkins filed a grievance with the NFLPA. [27] [28] The release allegedly also stemmed from an incident where Wilkins attempted to kiss a fellow teammate on the head. Though the event was said to be "playful", the unnamed teammate took offense to Wilkins' actions, and filed a complaint regarding Wilkins that was investigated by the Raiders' Human resources department. [29] [30] In total, Wilkins received $49.7 million of his original contract, playing in just five games for the Raiders.
