Divaad Wilson

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Divaad Wilson
No. 39 – New York Giants
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (2000-01-26) January 26, 2000 (age 24)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Miami Northwestern (Miami, Florida)
College: Georgia (2018–2019)
UCF (2020–2022)
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles:10
Pass deflections:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Divaad "Newt" Wilson (born January 26, 2000) is an American professional football cornerback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UCF and Georgia. He signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2023. [1] [2]

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Early years

Wilson competed in football and track and field at Miami Northwestern High School. Wilson was a four-star prospect at 247Sports. Ranked as the #26 defensive back nationally, the #242 overall prospect nationally, and the #46 prospect in Florida. He was an ESPN four-star prospect, ranked #205 nationally, and the #26 cornerback. [3]

College career

Georgia

Wilson played for Georgia as a redshirt freshman, he saw action in 13 games and started vs. Notre Dame and Kentucky.

UCF

Wilson's sophomore year, he played on special teams and on defense had 11 total tackles, nine solo tackles, and one pass deflection.

In Wilson's junior year, he appeared in all 13 regular season games, starting 12 times at Safety. Earning third-team All-American Football Conference (AAC) accolades from Pro Football Focus, he led the team in interceptions on the season. fourth on the team with 72 tackles and 41 solo tackles.

In 2022, Wilson switched around as a versatile nickleback and led the Knights in interceptions with three. Wilson also had several reps at punt returner. Named a second-team All-AAC pick by Pro Football Network and a third-team All-AAC by Phil Steele and was on the 2022 watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy. [4]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
5 ft 11+3⁄4 in
(1.82 m)		190 lb
(86 kg)		30+3⁄8 in
(0.77 m)		8+3⁄4 in
(0.22 m)		4.46 s1.59 s2.57 s4.48 s7.25 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)		10 ft 6 in
(3.20 m)
All values from Pro Day [5]

Jacksonville Jaguars

Wilson signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on May 1, 2023. [6] On August 29, 2023, Wilson was released. [7]

Arizona Cardinals

Wilson signed to the practice squad of the Arizona Cardinals on September 4, 2023. [8]

In Week 12, November 26, 2023, Wilson was elevated to the active roster for the Los Angeles Rams game. He made his first NFL debut and recorded one solo tackle in the game. [9] He was signed to the active roster on January 5, 2024.

Wilson was waived by the Cardinals on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad. [10] [11]

New York Giants

On December 11, 2024, Wilson was signed by the New York Giants off the Cardinals practice squad. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ "Jaguars undrafted rookie CB Divaad Wilson confident he'll make roster". jaguarswire.com. August 23, 2023. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Divaad Wilson – Arizona Cardinals Cornerback". ESPN.
  3. ↑ "DIVAAD WILSON". ucfknights.com. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  4. ↑ "UCF'S DIVAAD WILSON ON 2022 NAGURSKI TROPHY WATCH LIST". ucfknights.com. July 26, 2022. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  5. ↑ "2023 Draft Scout Divaad Wilson, Central Florida NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Roster Moves: Jaguars Agree to Terms with 10 Undrafted Free Agents, Release Tyree Gillespie, Jimmy Murray". jaguars.com. May 1, 2023. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  7. ↑ Smith, Michael David (August 26, 2023). "Jaguars announce full list of cuts, including Doug Pederson's son". nbcsports.com. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  8. ↑ Druin, Donnie (September 4, 2023). "Cardinals Announce Practice Squad Signings". si.com. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  9. ↑ Root, Jess (November 26, 2023). "Cardinals elevate DT Phil Hoskins, CB Divaad Wilson for game vs. Rams". Cards Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  10. ↑ Urban, Darren (August 27, 2024). "Cardinals Trim Roster To Get To 53 For Regular Season". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  11. ↑ Urban, Darren (August 28, 2024). "Cardinals Announce Initial Practice Squad For 2024". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Safety Tyler Nubin placed on injured reserve". Giants.com. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
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