Adrian Wilson (American football)

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name=Adrian Wilson
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caption=
currentteam=Arizona Cardinals
currentnumber=24
currentpositionplain=Safety
birthdate=birth date and age|1979|10|12
birthplace=High Point, North Carolina
country=USA
heightft=6
heightin=3
weight=230
debutyear=2001
debutteam=Arizona Cardinals
highlights=
* 1x Pro Bowl selection (2006)
* 1x All-Pro selection (2006)
college=North Carolina State
draftyear=2001
draftround=3
draftpick=64
pastteams=
* Arizona Cardinals (2001-"present")
statweek=17
statseason=2007
statlabel1=Tackles
statvalue1=537
statlabel2=Sacks
statvalue2=16.0
statlabel3=Interceptions
statvalue3=16
nfl=WIL647976

"For the actor, see" Adrian Wilson (actor)

Adrian Lemar Wilsoncite web|title=Wilson on Pro-Football-Reference |work=rbref.com |url=http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WilsAd99.htm |accessdate=2007-12-22] (born on October 12, 1979 in High Point, North Carolina) is a strong safety for the National Football League's Arizona Cardinals. He was selected by the Cardinals in the 3rd round of the 2001 NFL Draft.

College career

Adrian Wilson attended North Carolina State University, where he was a two-year starter at strong safety. In 33 games [and 23 starts] with the Wolfpack, Wilson posted 254 total tackles (144 solo tackles, 11 tackles-for-losses), 11 pass deflections and 3 passes intercepted. His 248 total tackles was the most by an N.C. State defensive back since James Walker collected 289 stops from 1993–95. At the end of his junior season, Wilson would forego his senior season at N.C. State to enter the 2001 NFL Draft.

NFL career

2001 NFL Draft

Adrian Wilson was selected in the 3rd round, 64th overall, of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals.

Arizona Cardinals

In 2005, he signed a 5-year extension with the Cards. In 2006, Wilson earned his first trip to the Pro Bowl. In his career, he has recorded 436 solo tackles and 16 interceptions. During the 2005-2006 season, he set an NFL record for the most sacks ever by a defensive back, with eight. [ [http://www.nflplayers.com/players/player.aspx?id=30135] , NFLPlayers.com]

Youtube Video

A video put out by Ikei Performance showed Wilson clearing a 66 inch 3-step jump. Some have inaccurately labeled it as a 66 inch vertical, which would border on physically impossible.

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