Marco Wilson
| No. 20 – Arizona Cardinals | |||||||||
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born: | March 3, 1999 Fort Lauderdale, Florida | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 191 lb (87 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | American Heritage School (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) | ||||||||
| College: | Florida | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2021 / Round: 4 / Pick: 136 | ||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 14, 2021 | |||||||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||||||
Marco Wilson (born March 3, 1999) is an American football cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida and was drafted by the Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Early life and high school[]
Wilson grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and attended the American Heritage School. He committed to play college football at Florida over offers from Miami (Fl.), Georgia, Ohio State and Southern California.[1]
College career[]
Wilson started as a true freshman and recorded 34 tackles and 10 passes broken up.[2] He was named preseason third team All-SEC going into his sophomore year but tore his ACL two games into the season and redshirted the rest of the season.[3] As a redshirt sophomore, he recorded 36 tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss, 3 interceptions and 2 passes broken up.[4][5]
As a junior, he had a notable incident involving throwing a shoe in a celebratory manner late during a game played on December 12, 2020, against the LSU Tigers, which resulted in an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that gave LSU a first down. LSU would go on to win the game after kicking a field goal later that drive, beating the Gators 37–34.[6]
Professional career[]
Wilson was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round with the 136th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft.[7] On May 20, 2021, Wilson signed his four-year rookie contract with Arizona.
Personal life[]
Wilson's brother, Quincy Wilson, also played football at Florida and now plays for the New York Giants.[8][9]
References[]
- ^ "Gators land commitment from 4-star CB Marco Wilson". The Palm Beach Post. August 2, 2016.
- ^ "UF cornerback Marco Wilson healthy, determined to prove himself for Gators". Orlando Sentinel. June 25, 2019.
- ^ "UF cornerback Marco Wilson suffers torn ACL during loss to Kentucky". Orlando Sentinel. September 9, 2018.
- ^ Marsh, Graham (January 6, 2020). "Gators Cornerback Marco Wilson Will Return for 2020 Season". SI.com.
- ^ "UF CB Marco Wilson looks to leave legacy at a storied position for Gators". Orlando Sentinel. August 31, 2020.
- ^ "WATCH: Marco Wilson throws LSU player's shoe, leads to loss". 247Sports. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
- ^ Odegard, Kyle (May 1, 2021). "Cardinals Trade Up, Select Cornerback Marco Wilson In Fourth Round". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ^ "UF CB Marco Wilson looks to make own name". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ Walia, Arman (May 23, 2015). "4-Star CB Marco Wilson Makes Unreal Jogging 1-Handed Backflip Catch". Bleacher Report.
External links[]
- 1999 births
- Living people
- Players of American football from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- American football cornerbacks
- Florida Gators football players
- Arizona Cardinals players