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Gibril Wilson
Sierra Leone-born American football player (born 1981)
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.
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||||||
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| Born: | (1981-11-12) 12 November 1981 (age 42) Freetown, Sierra Leone | ||||||||||
| 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 NFL.com · PFR | |||||||||||
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.
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.
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]
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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
- 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.
- Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference
- Tennessee Volunteers bio