Jarrod Wilson

American football player (born 1994)

American football player
Jarrod Wilson
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Wilson with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2019
Personal information
Born: (1994-02-09) February 9, 1994 (age 30)
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:Buchtel (Akron, Ohio)
College:Michigan
Position:Safety
Undrafted:2016
Career history
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (2016–2020)
  • New York Jets (2021)
  • San Francisco 49ers (2021)
  • New York Giants (2022)*
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:204
Sacks:1.0
Pass deflections:9
Interceptions:3
Forced fumbles:2
Fumble recoveries:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Jarrod Wilson (born February 9, 1994) is an American professional football player who is a free agent safety. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars after the 2016 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

On April 30, 2016, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Wilson to a three-year, $1.62 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $5,000 as an undrafted free agent.[1] Throughout training camp, Wilson competed for a roster spot as a backup safety against James Sample and Josh Evans.

He made the team's 53-man roster on September 3, 2016. He played in all 16 games recording eight tackles.

In 2018, Wilson played in all 16 games primarily on special teams and as a backup safety. He made his first career start at strong safety in Week 16 against the Miami Dolphins. He finished the season with 21 tackles, two passes defensed, and a forced fumble.

On January 19, 2019, Wilson signed a three-year contract extension with the Jaguars through the 2021 season.[2]

On September 14, 2020, Wilson was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.[3] He was activated on October 10, 2020.[4]

On August 31, 2021, Wilson was released by the Jaguars.[5]

New York Jets

On September 6, 2021, Wilson was signed to the practice squad of the New York Jets.[6] He was promoted to the active roster on September 14.[7] Wilson was released on October 7,[8] and was re-signed to the practice squad that same day.[9] He was promoted to the active roster on October 26, but was released four days later.[10][11] Wilson was re-signed to the active roster on November 2.[12] On December 7, 2021, Wilson was released.[13]

San Francisco 49ers

On December 9, 2021, Wilson was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad.[14] He was promoted to the active roster on December 23.[15] He was waived on January 25, 2022, and re-signed to the practice squad.[16]

New York Giants

On August 1, 2022, the New York Giants signed Wilson.[17] On August 14, 2022, Wilson was waived.[18]

References

  1. ^ "Jaguars agree to terms with nine undrafted rookie free agents". Jaguars.com. May 1, 2016. Archived from the original on August 13, 2017. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
  2. ^ "Jaguars re-sign Jarrod Wilson". BigCatCountry.com. January 19, 2019.
  3. ^ "Jaguars Make Roster Moves". Jaguars.com. September 14, 2020.
  4. ^ "Jaguars' Jarrod Wilson: Returns from injured reserve". CBSSports.com. October 10, 2020. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
  5. ^ "Roster Moves: Jaguars Reduce Roster to 53". Jaguars.com. August 31, 2021.
  6. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (September 6, 2021). "Jets Sign S Sheldrick Redwine, RB Josh Adams". NewYorkJets.com.
  7. ^ Greenberg, Ethan; Allen, Eric (September 14, 2021). "Jets Sign 4 Players; Place 4 on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com.
  8. ^ Williams, Charean (October 7, 2021). "Jets cut Jarrod Wilson". profootballtalk.nbcsports.com.
  9. ^ Allen, Eric (October 7, 2021). "Jets Sign S Jarrod Wilson to the Practice Squad". newyorkjets.com.
  10. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (October 26, 2021). "Jets Sign S Jarrod Wilson, Release S Adrian Colbert". NewYorkJets.com.
  11. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (October 30, 2021). "Jets Activate LB Jarrad Davis, Release S Jarrod Wilson". NewYorkJets.com.
  12. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (November 2, 2021). "Jets Sign S Jarrod Wilson, Release LB Noah Dawkins". newyorkjets.com.
  13. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (December 7, 2021). "Jets Sign RB Austin Walter, Place WR Corey Davis on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com.
  14. ^ "49ers Sign a Safety to the Team's Practice Squad". 49ers.com. December 9, 2021.
  15. ^ "49ers Make a Series of Roster Moves ahead of 'Thursday Night Football'". 49ers.com. December 23, 2021.
  16. ^ "49ers Sign a Safety to the Team's Practice Squad". 49ers.com. January 26, 2022.
  17. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 1, 2022). "Notebook: Giants sign veteran DB Jarrod Wilson, waive/injured Jarren Williams". Giants.com.
  18. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 14, 2022). "Azeez Ojulari activated from NFI list among roster moves". Giants.com.

External links

  • Michigan Wolverines bio