Education
University of Illinois system.
University of Illinois system.
He played college football at the University of Illinois. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Wilson started the last 38 games of his collegiate career, spanning his sophomore, junior and senior seasons.
In 2011 he was named the team"s outstanding defensive back at the annual postseason banquet.
All-Big Ten (2010 & 2011) Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (10/10/11) CFPA National Defensive Performer and Data Base of the Week (10/10/11) Big Ten Sportsmanship Honoree (2010) New England Patriots Considered a versatile athlete who can play both cornerback and safety, Wilson was drafted in the second round by the New England Patriots in the 2012 NFL Draft. He recorded his first interception on Jake Locker during the opening game of the 2012 NFL season.
Wilson finished the 2012 season with 41 total tackles (28 solo, 13 assisted) and four interceptions for 87 interception return yards. In Week 16 of the 2013 season, Wilson scored his first career touchdown off a 74-yard interception return against Tyrod Taylor of the Baltimore Ravens.
He finished the 2013 season having played in 13 games with 3 tackles, 1 interception, and 1 touchdown.
During the 2015 season, he appeared in nine games for the Patriots and finished the season with 10 tackles (eight solo), one pass defense and one special teams tackle. Detroit Lions On March 10, 2016, the Detroit Lions signed Wilson to a two-year, $2.2 million contract.