Marco Wilson

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Marco Wilson
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Wilson with the Arizona Cardinals in 2023
No. 22 – New England Patriots
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1999-03-03) March 3, 1999 (age 25)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school: American Heritage
(Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
College: Florida (2017–2020)
NFL draft: 2021  / Round: 4 / Pick: 136
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:159
Forced fumbles:3
Pass deflections:18
Interceptions:3
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at PFR

Marco Wilson (born March 3, 1999) is an American football cornerback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida and was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Early years

Wilson grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and attended the American Heritage School. He committed to play college football at Florida over offers from the University of Miami, Georgia, Ohio State and Southern California. [1] He is of Trinidadian descent through his father, and Puerto Rican through his mother. [2]

College career

Wilson started as a true freshman and recorded 34 tackles and 10 passes broken up. [3] He was named preseason third-team All-SEC going into his sophomore year but tore his ACL two games into the season and redshirted the rest of the season. [4] As a redshirt sophomore, he recorded 36 tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss, 3 interceptions and 2 passes broken up. [5] [6]

As a senior, he had a notable incident involving throwing a shoe in a celebratory manner late during a game played on December 12, 2020, against the LSU Tigers, which resulted in an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that gave LSU a first down. LSU would go on to win the game after kicking a field goal later that drive, beating the Gators 37–34. [7]

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 Bench press
5 ft 11+5⁄8 in
(1.82 m)		191 lb
(87 kg)		30+3⁄4 in
(0.78 m)		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.34 s1.49 s2.51 s4.09 s6.80 s43.5 in
(1.10 m)		11 ft 4 in
(3.45 m)		26 reps
All values from Pro Day [8] [9] [10]

Arizona Cardinals

Wilson was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round with the 136th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft. [11] On May 20, 2021, Wilson signed his four-year rookie contract with Arizona. [12] Wilson entered his rookie season in 2021 as a starting cornerback alongside Byron Murphy. He finished the season with 48 tackles, two forced fumbles, and two passes defensed through 14 games and 13 starts. [13]

In Week 7 of the 2022 season, Wilson had a 38-yard interception return for a touchdown, along with three tackles and two pass breakups, in a 42-34 win over the New Orleans Saints, earning NFC Defensive Player of the Week. [14]

Wilson was released on December 26, 2023. [15]

New England Patriots

On December 27, 2023, Wilson was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots. [16]

Personal life

Wilson's brother, Quincy Wilson, also played football at Florida and currently plays for the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL. [17] [18]

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References

  1. ↑ Stampini, Luke (August 1, 2016). "4-star CB Wilson commits to UF". 247Sports. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  2. ↑ Romero, José M. "Arizona Cardinals with roots in other countries show pride with helmet decals". The Arizona Republic.
  3. ↑ Thompson, Edgar (June 25, 2019). "UF cornerback Marco Wilson healthy, determined to prove himself for Gators". Orlando Sentinel . Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  4. ↑ Thompson, Edgar (September 9, 2018). "UF cornerback Marco Wilson suffers torn ACL during loss to Kentucky". Orlando Sentinel . Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  5. ↑ Marsh, Graham (January 6, 2020). "Gators Cornerback Marco Wilson Will Return for 2020 Season". SI.com . Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  6. ↑ Thompson, Edgar (August 31, 2020). "UF CB Marco Wilson looks to leave legacy at a storied position for Gators". Orlando Sentinel . Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  7. ↑ Gates, Riley (December 12, 2020). "WATCH: Marco Wilson throws LSU player's shoe, leads to loss". 247sports.com. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Marco Wilson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  9. ↑ "2021 Draft Scout Marco Wilson, Florida NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Marco Wilson 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  11. ↑ Odegard, Kyle (May 1, 2021). "Cardinals Trade Up, Select Cornerback Marco Wilson In Fourth Round". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  12. ↑ Root, Jess (May 29, 2021). "Contract details for Cardinals 4th-round pick Marco Wilson". Cards Wire. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Marco Wilson 2021 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Cardinals CB Marco Wilson wins NFC Defensive Player of the Week". Arizona Sports. October 26, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  15. ↑ Cox, Seth (December 26, 2023). "Arizona Cardinals release cornerback Marco Wilson". Revenge of the Birds. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  16. ↑ Ulrich, Logan (December 27, 2023). "Patriots Claim CB Marco Wilson Off Waivers From Cardinals". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  17. ↑ "UF CB Marco Wilson looks to make own name". Chicago Tribune . April 13, 2018. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  18. ↑ Walia, Arman (May 23, 2015). "4-Star CB Marco Wilson Makes Unreal Jogging 1-Handed Backflip Catch". Bleacher Report . Retrieved May 28, 2023.
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