Jarrod Wilson Explained

Jarrod Wilson
Position:Safety
Birth Date:9 February 1994
Birth Place:Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:210
High School:Buchtel (Akron, Ohio)
College:Michigan
Undraftedyear:2016
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:204
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.0
Statlabel3:Pass deflections
Statvalue3:9
Statlabel4:Interceptions
Statvalue4:3
Statlabel5:Forced fumbles
Statvalue5:2
Statlabel6:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue6:1
Statlabel7:Touchdowns
Pfr:WilsJa00

Jarrod Wilson (born February 9, 1994) is an American professional football player who is a free agent safety. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars after the 2016 NFL draft. He played college football at Michigan.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

On April 30, 2016, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Wilson to a three-year, $1.62 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $5,000 as an undrafted free agent.[1] Throughout training camp, Wilson competed for a roster spot as a backup safety against James Sample and Josh Evans.

He made the team's 53-man roster on September 3, 2016. He played in all 16 games recording eight tackles.

In 2018, Wilson played in all 16 games primarily on special teams and as a backup safety. He made his first career start at strong safety in Week 16 against the Miami Dolphins. He finished the season with 21 tackles, two passes defensed, and a forced fumble.

On January 19, 2019, Wilson signed a three-year contract extension with the Jaguars through the 2021 season.[2]

On September 14, 2020, Wilson was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.[3] He was activated on October 10, 2020.[4]

On August 31, 2021, Wilson was released by the Jaguars.[5]

New York Jets

On September 6, 2021, Wilson was signed to the practice squad of the New York Jets.[6] He was promoted to the active roster on September 14.[7] Wilson was released on October 7,[8] and was re-signed to the practice squad that same day.[9] He was promoted to the active roster on October 26, but was released four days later.[10] [11] Wilson was re-signed to the active roster on November 2.[12] On December 7, 2021, Wilson was released.[13]

San Francisco 49ers

On December 9, 2021, Wilson was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad.[14] He was promoted to the active roster on December 23.[15] He was waived on January 25, 2022, and re-signed to the practice squad.[16]

New York Giants

On August 1, 2022, the New York Giants signed Wilson.[17] On August 14, 2022, Wilson was waived.[18]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: May 1, 2016 . Jaguars agree to terms with nine undrafted rookie free agents . https://web.archive.org/web/20170813013120/http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Jaguars-agree-to-terms-with-nine-undrafted-rookie-free-agents/4a645a28-b29a-4d57-875e-a96e7a860c91 . dead . August 13, 2017 . May 26, 2017 . Jaguars.com.
  2. Web site: January 19, 2019 . Jaguars re-sign Jarrod Wilson . BigCatCountry.com.
  3. Web site: Jaguars Make Roster Moves. Jaguars.com. September 14, 2020.
  4. News: Jaguars' Jarrod Wilson: Returns from injured reserve . CBSSports.com . October 10, 2020 . October 26, 2020.
  5. Web site: Roster Moves: Jaguars Reduce Roster to 53. Jaguars.com. August 31, 2021. September 2, 2021. September 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210902030149/https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-reduce-roster-to-53. dead.
  6. Web site: Jets Sign S Sheldrick Redwine, RB Josh Adams. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. September 6, 2021. September 6, 2021. November 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221130131023/https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-s-sheldrick-redwine-rb-josh-adams. dead.
  7. Web site: Jets Sign 4 Players; Place 4 on Injured Reserve. Greenberg. Ethan. Allen. Eric. NewYorkJets.com. September 14, 2021.
  8. Web site: Jets cut Jarrod Wilson. Williams. Charean. profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. October 7, 2021.
  9. Web site: Jets Sign S Jarrod Wilson to the Practice Squad. Allen. Eric. newyorkjets.com. October 7, 2021.
  10. Web site: Jets Sign S Jarrod Wilson, Release S Adrian Colbert. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. October 26, 2021.
  11. Web site: Jets Activate LB Jarrad Davis, Release S Jarrod Wilson. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. October 30, 2021. October 30, 2021. October 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211030233517/https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-activate-lb-jarrad-davis-release-s-jarrod-wilson. dead.
  12. Web site: Jets Sign S Jarrod Wilson, Release LB Noah Dawkins. Greenberg, Ethan. newyorkjets.com. November 2, 2021.
  13. Web site: Jets Sign RB Austin Walter, Place WR Corey Davis on Injured Reserve. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. December 7, 2021.
  14. Web site: 49ers Sign a Safety to the Team's Practice Squad. 49ers.com. December 9, 2021. December 11, 2021. December 11, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211211155027/https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-a-safety-to-the-team-s-practice-squad. dead.
  15. Web site: 49ers Make a Series of Roster Moves ahead of 'Thursday Night Football'. 49ers.com. December 23, 2021.
  16. Web site: 49ers Sign a Safety to the Team's Practice Squad. 49ers.com. January 26, 2022.
  17. Web site: Notebook: Giants sign veteran DB Jarrod Wilson, waive/injured Jarren Williams . Eisen, Michael. Giants.com. August 1, 2022.
  18. Web site: Azeez Ojulari activated from NFI list among roster moves. Eisen, Michael. Giants.com. August 14, 2022.