Kyle Wilson (football player)
Kyle Wilson | |
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Kyle Wilson in the dress of the New York Jets (2011) | |
Position (s): Cornerback |
Jersey numbers: 20, 24 |
born May 30, 1987 in Piscataway , New Jersey | |
Career information | |
Active : 2010 - 2016 | |
NFL Draft : 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29 | |
College : Boise State University | |
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Career statistics | |
Tackles | 189 |
Sacks | 1.0 |
Interceptions | 4th |
Forced fumbles | 1 |
Passes prevented | 21st |
Stats at NFL.com | |
Stats at pro-football-reference.com | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Kyle Wilson (* 30th May 1987 in Piscataway , New Jersey ) is a former American American Footballer in the National Football League (NFL). Most recently he played for the New Orleans Saints as a cornerback .
college
While in high school , Wilson not only played wide receiver football, but also excelled as a short distance runner . He attended Boise State University and played for their team, the Broncos when cornerback and the special teams successful college football . He has received numerous awards and has been accepted into various selection teams.
NFL
New York Jets
In the 2010 NFL Draft he was selected by the New York Jets in the first round as a 29th overall. In the next five seasons he played all games for the Jets, even if only rarely as a starter .
New Orleans Saints
On April 1, 2015, he was hired by the New Orleans Saints , who immediately began to rebuild the defense after the end of the disappointing season for them .
On March 9, 2017, the Saints declared him a free agent .
Individual evidence
- ↑ Times-Picayune report of April 1, 2015. Accessed September 9, 2015
- ↑ Transaction overview on cbssports.com, accessed on August 26, 2017
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personal data | |
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SURNAME | Wilson, Kyle |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American football player |
DATE OF BIRTH | May 30, 1987 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Piscataway , New Jersey , United States |