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* [[List of Super Bowl champions|Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl XLII|XLII]]) |
* [[List of Super Bowl champions|Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl XLII|XLII]]) |
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* Second-team [[List of All-SEC football teams|All-SEC]] ([[2003 All-SEC football team|2003]]) |
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'''Gibril Donald Wilson''' (born |
'''Gibril Donald Wilson''' (born 12 November 1981) is a former [[American football]] [[Safety (American football position)|safety]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He was selected by the [[New York Giants]] in the fifth round of the [[2004 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Tennessee Volunteers football|Tennessee]]. |
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Wilson earned a [[Super Bowl ring]] with the Giants in [[Super Bowl XLII]]. |
Wilson earned a [[Super Bowl ring]] with the Giants in [[Super Bowl XLII]]. In addition, he has played for the [[Oakland Raiders]] and [[Miami Dolphins]]. |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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Wilson was born in [[Freetown]], [[Sierra Leone]] and moved to the U.S. at age five.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thedailydolphin/2009/06/16/wilson-working-to-help-underdeveloped-sierra-leone/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090619044406/http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thedailydolphin/2009/06/16/wilson-working-to-help-underdeveloped-sierra-leone/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=June |
Wilson was born in [[Freetown]], [[Sierra Leone]] and moved to the U.S. at age five.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thedailydolphin/2009/06/16/wilson-working-to-help-underdeveloped-sierra-leone/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090619044406/http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thedailydolphin/2009/06/16/wilson-working-to-help-underdeveloped-sierra-leone/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 June 2009 |title=Dolphins' Gibril Wilson working to help underdeveloped Sierra Leone |author=Biggane, Brian |work=The Daily Dolphin |date=16 June 2009 |access-date=11 October 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Black |first=Katie |title=Gibril Wilson: From the NFL to the ATL |url=http://www.loftlifemag.com/inthisissuestory.php?article=139 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131013193444/http://www.loftlifemag.com/inthisissuestory.php?article=139 |archive-date=13 October 2013 |access-date=11 October 2013 |website=Loftlife}}</ref> Although Wilson excelled in [[High school football|football]] as both a [[wide receiver]] and [[defensive back]] at [[Oak Grove High School (San Jose, California)|Oak Grove High School]], he drew little attention from any [[Division I (NCAA)|Division I]] schools. He initially attended [[City College of San Francisco]], and two years later was the top recruited junior college safety, choosing [[Tennessee Volunteers football|Tennessee]] over [[USC Trojans football|USC]], [[Oregon Ducks football|Oregon]] and [[Florida State Seminoles football|Florida]]. |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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===New York Giants=== |
===New York Giants=== |
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Wilson was selected by the [[New York Giants]] in the fifth round of the [[2004 NFL Draft]], with whom he later won [[Super Bowl XLII]] over the New England Patriots.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2004/draft.htm |title=2004 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=2023 |
Wilson was selected by the [[New York Giants]] in the fifth round of the [[2004 NFL Draft]], with whom he later won [[Super Bowl XLII]] over the previously undefeated New England Patriots.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2004/draft.htm |title=2004 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=6 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XLII - New York Giants vs. New England Patriots - February 3rd, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200802030nwe.htm |access-date=26 February 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In his four years with the team, he started 51 of 52 games, recording 360 [[Tackle (football move)|tackles]], six [[Quarterback sack|sacks]], and 11 [[interceptions]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gibril Wilson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WilsGi20.htm |access-date=26 February 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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===Oakland Raiders=== |
===Oakland Raiders=== |
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In 2008, Wilson signed a six-year, $39 million contract with the [[Oakland Raiders]], making him one of the highest paid safeties in NFL history.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |
In 2008, Wilson signed a six-year, $39 million contract with the [[Oakland Raiders]], making him one of the highest paid safeties in NFL history.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 February 2008 |title=Raiders sign Super Bowl champion safety Wilson |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/raiders-sign-super-bowl-champion-safety-wilson-09000d5d806f6559 |access-date=26 February 2024 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Wilson was released by the Raiders after one season with the team on February |
Wilson was released by the Raiders after one season with the team on 20 February 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DeMello |first=A. J. |date=20 February 2009 |title=Oakland Raiders Release Safety Gibril Wilson |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/127291-breaking-news-raiders-release-safety-gibirl-wilson |access-date=26 February 2024 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref> He finished the season with 129 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and two interceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gibril Wilson 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WilsGi20/gamelog/2009/ |access-date=26 February 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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===Miami Dolphins=== |
===Miami Dolphins=== |
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Wilson agreed to a five-year contract with the [[Miami Dolphins]] on February |
Wilson agreed to a five-year contract with the [[Miami Dolphins]] on 26 February 2009. The contract was worth $27.5 million with $8 million guaranteed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clayton |first=John |date=26 February 2009 |title=Dolphins snag former Raiders safety Wilson |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3936198 |access-date=25 February 2024 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> Wilson was released on 5 March 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pinto |first=Michael |date=5 March 2010 |title=2010 NFL Free Agency: Dolphins Make Offer to Antrel Rolle, Release Gibril Wilson |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/357255-nfl-free-agency-dolphins-make-offer-to-antrel-rolle-release-wilson |access-date=26 February 2024 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref> |
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===Cincinnati Bengals=== |
===Cincinnati Bengals=== |
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Wilson signed with the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] on |
Wilson signed with the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] on 6 May 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garrison |first=Jason |date=10 May 2010 |title=Bengals Officially Announce the Signing of Gibril Wilson |url=https://www.cincyjungle.com/2010/5/10/1466511/bengals-officially-announce-the |access-date=26 February 2024 |website=Cincy Jungle |language=en}}</ref> During a preseason game with the Philadelphia Eagles, he injured the [[anterior cruciate ligament|ACL]] and [[medial collateral ligament|MCL]] in his left knee. Following surgery he sat out the 2010 season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5481771 |title=Gibril Wilson to have ACL, MCL surgery |first=James |last=Walker|work=[[ESPN.com]] |date=21 August 2010 |access-date=9 January 2011}}</ref> |
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==NFL career statistics== |
==NFL career statistics== |
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! colspan="2"| !! 100 !! 81 !! 625 !! 488 !! 137 !! 8.5 !! 18 !! 13 !! 117 !! 0 !! 39 !! 37 !! 8 !! 7 !! 9 !! 0 |
! colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WilsGi20.htm Career] !! 100 !! 81 !! 625 !! 488 !! 137 !! 8.5 !! 18 !! 13 !! 117 !! 0 !! 39 !! 37 !! 8 !! 7 !! 9 !! 0 |
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! colspan="2"|[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WilsGi20/gamelog/post/ Career] !! 7 !! 6 !! 47 !! 31 !! 16 !! 0.0 !! 1 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 6 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[https://utsports.com/sports/football/roster/gibril-wilson/14448 Tennessee Volunteers bio] |
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{{Super Bowl XLII}} |
{{Super Bowl XLII}} |
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Position: | Safety | ||||||||||
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Born: | Freetown, Sierra Leone | 12 November 1981||||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||
Weight: | 206 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||||
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High school: | Oak Grove (San Jose, California) | ||||||||||
College: | Tennessee | ||||||||||
NFL draft: | 2004 / Round: 5 / Pick: 136 | ||||||||||
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Player stats at PFR |
Gibril Donald Wilson (born 12 November 1981) is a former American football safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee.
Wilson earned a Super Bowl ring with the Giants in Super Bowl XLII. In addition, he has played for the Oakland Raiders and Miami Dolphins.
College career
Wilson was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone and moved to the U.S. at age five.[1][2] Although Wilson excelled in football as both a wide receiver and defensive back at Oak Grove High School, he drew little attention from any Division I schools. He initially attended City College of San Francisco, and two years later was the top recruited junior college safety, choosing Tennessee over USC, Oregon and Florida.
Professional career
New York Giants
Wilson was selected by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft, with whom he later won Super Bowl XLII over the previously undefeated New England Patriots.[3][4] In his four years with the team, he started 51 of 52 games, recording 360 tackles, six sacks, and 11 interceptions.[5]
Oakland Raiders
In 2008, Wilson signed a six-year, $39 million contract with the Oakland Raiders, making him one of the highest paid safeties in NFL history.[6]
Wilson was released by the Raiders after one season with the team on 20 February 2009.[7] He finished the season with 129 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and two interceptions.[8]
Miami Dolphins
Wilson agreed to a five-year contract with the Miami Dolphins on 26 February 2009. The contract was worth $27.5 million with $8 million guaranteed.[9] Wilson was released on 5 March 2010.[10]
Cincinnati Bengals
Wilson signed with the Cincinnati Bengals on 6 May 2010.[11] During a preseason game with the Philadelphia Eagles, he injured the ACL and MCL in his left knee. Following surgery he sat out the 2010 season.[12]
NFL career statistics
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Bold | Career high |
Regular season
Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||
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GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | TFL | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | ||
2004 | NYG | 8 | 7 | 56 | 49 | 7 | 3.0 | 4 | 3 | 39 | 0 | 39 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2005 | NYG | 16 | 16 | 114 | 92 | 22 | 3.0 | 4 | 2 | 36 | 0 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2006 | NYG | 15 | 15 | 103 | 77 | 26 | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
2007 | NYG | 13 | 13 | 92 | 78 | 14 | 0.0 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
2008 | OAK | 16 | 15 | 134 | 98 | 36 | 1.5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
2009 | MIA | 16 | 14 | 93 | 73 | 20 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2011 | CIN | 16 | 1 | 33 | 21 | 12 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career | 100 | 81 | 625 | 488 | 137 | 8.5 | 18 | 13 | 117 | 0 | 39 | 37 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 0 |
Playoffs
Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||
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GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | TFL | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | ||
2005 | NYG | 1 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2006 | NYG | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2007 | NYG | 4 | 4 | 27 | 15 | 12 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2011 | CIN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career | 7 | 6 | 47 | 31 | 16 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
References
- ^ Biggane, Brian (16 June 2009). "Dolphins' Gibril Wilson working to help underdeveloped Sierra Leone". The Daily Dolphin. Archived from the original on 19 June 2009. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
- ^ Black, Katie. "Gibril Wilson: From the NFL to the ATL". Loftlife. Archived from the original on 13 October 2013. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
- ^ "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Super Bowl XLII - New York Giants vs. New England Patriots - February 3rd, 2008". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "Gibril Wilson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "Raiders sign Super Bowl champion safety Wilson". NFL.com. 29 February 2008. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ DeMello, A. J. (20 February 2009). "Oakland Raiders Release Safety Gibril Wilson". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ "Gibril Wilson 2009 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ Clayton, John (26 February 2009). "Dolphins snag former Raiders safety Wilson". ESPN.com. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ Pinto, Michael (5 March 2010). "2010 NFL Free Agency: Dolphins Make Offer to Antrel Rolle, Release Gibril Wilson". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ Garrison, Jason (10 May 2010). "Bengals Officially Announce the Signing of Gibril Wilson". Cincy Jungle. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ Walker, James (21 August 2010). "Gibril Wilson to have ACL, MCL surgery". ESPN.com. Retrieved 9 January 2011.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference
- Tennessee Volunteers bio
- 1981 births
- Living people
- Players of American football from San Jose, California
- Sierra Leonean players of American football
- Oku people
- American football safeties
- City College of San Francisco Rams football players
- Tennessee Volunteers football players
- New York Giants players
- Oakland Raiders players
- Miami Dolphins players
- Cincinnati Bengals players
- American people of Sierra Leonean descent
- Sportspeople of Sierra Leonean descent
- Sportspeople from Freetown
- Oak Grove High School (San Jose, California) alumni