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'''Gibril Donald Wilson''' (born November 12, 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]]. |
'''Gibril Donald Wilson''' (born November 12, 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 additon, he has played for the [[Oakland Raiders]] and [[Miami Dolphins]]. |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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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 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=May 6, 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=February 26, 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]]. |
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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=February 29, 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= |
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=February 29, 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=February 26, 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 20, 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DeMello |first=A. J. |date=February 20, 2009 |title=Oakland Raiders Release Safety Gibril Wilson |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/127291-breaking-news-raiders-release-safety-gibirl-wilson |access-date= |
Wilson was released by the Raiders after one season with the team on February 20, 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DeMello |first=A. J. |date=February 20, 2009 |title=Oakland Raiders Release Safety Gibril Wilson |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/127291-breaking-news-raiders-release-safety-gibirl-wilson |access-date=February 26, 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=February 26, 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 26, 2009. The contract was worth $27.5 million with $8 million guaranteed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clayton |first=John |date= |
Wilson agreed to a five-year contract with the [[Miami Dolphins]] on February 26, 2009. The contract was worth $27.5 million with $8 million guaranteed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clayton |first=John |date=February 26, 2009 |title=Dolphins snag former Raiders safety Wilson |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3936198 |access-date=February 25, 2024 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> Wilson was released on March 5, 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pinto |first=Michael |date=March 5, 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=February 26, 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 May 6, 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garrison |first=Jason |date= |
Wilson signed with the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] on May 6, 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garrison |first=Jason |date=May 10, 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=February 26, 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=August 21, 2010 |access-date=January 9, 2011}}</ref> |
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==NFL career statistics== |
==NFL career statistics== |
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Position: | Safety | ||||||||||
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Born: | Freetown, Sierra Leone | November 12, 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 | ||||||||||
Career history | |||||||||||
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Player stats at PFR |
Gibril Donald Wilson (born November 12, 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 additon, 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 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.
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.[5]
Wilson was released by the Raiders after one season with the team on February 20, 2009.[6] He finished the season with 129 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and two interceptions.[7]
Miami Dolphins
Wilson agreed to a five-year contract with the Miami Dolphins on February 26, 2009. The contract was worth $27.5 million with $8 million guaranteed.[8] Wilson was released on March 5, 2010.[9]
Cincinnati Bengals
Wilson signed with the Cincinnati Bengals on May 6, 2010.[10] 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.[11]
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 (June 16, 2009). "Dolphins' Gibril Wilson working to help underdeveloped Sierra Leone". The Daily Dolphin. Archived from the original on June 19, 2009. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ^ Black, Katie. "Gibril Wilson: From the NFL to the ATL". Loftlife. Archived from the original on October 13, 2013. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
- ^ "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ "Super Bowl XLII - New York Giants vs. New England Patriots - February 3rd, 2008". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ "Raiders sign Super Bowl champion safety Wilson". NFL.com. February 29, 2008. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ DeMello, A. J. (February 20, 2009). "Oakland Raiders Release Safety Gibril Wilson". Bleacher Report. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ "Gibril Wilson 2009 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ Clayton, John (February 26, 2009). "Dolphins snag former Raiders safety Wilson". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Pinto, Michael (March 5, 2010). "2010 NFL Free Agency: Dolphins Make Offer to Antrel Rolle, Release Gibril Wilson". Bleacher Report. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ Garrison, Jason (May 10, 2010). "Bengals Officially Announce the Signing of Gibril Wilson". Cincy Jungle. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ Walker, James (August 21, 2010). "Gibril Wilson to have ACL, MCL surgery". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 9, 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