Jimmy Wilson (American football) explained

Jimmy Wilson
Number:25, 27
Position:Safety
Birth Date:30 July 1986
Birth Place:San Diego, California, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:205
High School:San Diego (CA) Point Loma
College:Montana
Draftyear:2011
Draftround:7
Draftpick:235
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:199
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:3.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:3
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:5
Pfr:WilsJi00

James Leon Wilson (born July 30, 1986) is a former American football safety. He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL draft. He played college football at Montana.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Wilson was selected in the seventh round (235th overall) in the 2011 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins.[1] [2] On September 25, 2011, Wilson recorded his first-career interception from Colt McCoy and the Cleveland Browns.[3] On October 17, 2011, Wilson recorded his first-career forced fumble against Joe McKnight and the New York Jets.[4] Wilson ended the 2011 season with 8 sacks, 5 passes defended, an interception, and a forced fumble.

On October 14, 2012, Wilson recorded his second-career forced fumble against Brit Miller and the St. Louis Rams.[5] On October 28, 2012, Wilson recorded his first-career sack against Mark Sanchez and the New York Jets.[6] Wilson also blocked a punt for a touchdown against Robert Malone in the same game.[7] On November 11, 2012, Wilson recorded his second-career sack on Jake Locker against the Tennessee Titans.[8] Wilson ended the 2012 season with 35 tackles, 4 passes defended, a forced fumble and a career-high 2 sacks.

On September 22, 2013, Wilson grabbed his 2nd interception off Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons.[9] On September 30, 2013, Wilson recorded his 3rd forced fumble off Darren Sproles and the New Orleans Saints.[10] On November 11, 2013, Wilson took his 3rd interception off Mike Glennon and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[11] Wilson ended the 2013 season with 37 tackles, 5 passes defended, a forced fumble and a career-high 2 interceptions.

On September 28, 2014, Wilson recorded his 4th interception off Matt McGloin and the Oakland Raiders.[12] Wilson ended the 2014 season with a career-high 57 tackles, 2 passes defended, and an interception.

San Diego Chargers

On March 13, 2015, Wilson signed a two-year, $4.85 million contract with the San Diego Chargers.[13] On September 20, 2015, Wilson recorded his first-career fumble recovery off Jeremy Hill and the Cincinnati Bengals.[14] On October 12, 2015, Wilson caught his 5th interception from Michael Vick and the Pittsburgh Steelers.[15] On November 29, 2015, Wilson recorded his 3rd-career sack off Blake Bortles and the Jacksonville Jaguars.[16] On December 15, 2015, Wilson was released by the Chargers.[17]

Kansas City Chiefs

On April 1, 2016, Wilson signed a one-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.[18] The Chiefs released Wilson on May 3, 2016.[19]

Cincinnati Bengals

On July 28, 2016, Wilson signed with the Cincinnati Bengals.[20] On September 2, 2016, Wilson was released by the Bengals.[21]

NFL career statistics

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
MIA15 1 17 14 3 0.0 0 1 5 0 5 5 1 0 0 0
MIA15 4 41 36 5 2.0 3 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0
MIA16 3 39 38 1 0.0 0 2 21 0 23 5 1 0 0 0
MIA14 13 58 47 11 0.0 0 1 31 0 31 2 0 0 0 0
SDG13 6 44 31 13 1.0 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0
73 27 199 166 33 3.0 4 5 57 0 31 18 3 1 0 0

Personal life

On June 2, 2007, Wilson was accused of shooting and killing the boyfriend of his aunt, 29-year-old Kevin Smoot of Lancaster, California. Wilson was subsequently arrested on June 12, 2007, on murder charges by the State of California. Two murder trials were held, in the first trial the jury was unable to reach a verdict after a week of deliberation, and the second trial ended on July 9, 2009, in an acquittal by the jury as his attorney argued Wilson acted in self-defense during the altercation.[22] [23]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2011 NFL Draft Listing . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . 2019-02-26.
  2. Web site: UM's Jimmy Wilson drafted by Dolphins. Neighbor. Fritz. April 30, 2011. Missoulian. July 28, 2016.
  3. Web site: Colt McCoy rallies Browns past winless Dolphins. https://web.archive.org/web/20160820081151/http://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=310925005. dead. August 20, 2016. September 26, 2011. ESPN.com. July 28, 2016.
  4. Web site: Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets - Play-By-Play - October 17, 2011. Fox Sports. July 28, 2016.
  5. Web site: St. Louis Rams at Miami Dolphins - October 14th, 2012. Pro-Football-Reference.com. July 28, 2016.
  6. Web site: Dolphins CB: We took advantage of Tim Tebow. Klemko. Robert. October 28, 2012. USA Today. July 28, 2016.
  7. Web site: WK 8 Can't-Miss Play: Dolphins blocked punt for TD. NFL.com. July 28, 2016.
  8. Web site: Titans vs. Dolphins - November 11, 2012. ESPN.com. July 28, 2016.
  9. Web site: Miami Dolphins safety Jimmy Wilson picks off Matt Ryan. NFL.com. July 28, 2016.
  10. Web site: Sproles fumble: Miami Dolphins vs. New Orleans Saints. DeMocker. Michael. October 1, 2013. NOLA.com. July 28, 2016.
  11. Web site: Bucs Pick Up First Win Under The Monday Night Football Lights. LeBlanc. Dory. November 11, 2013. 620 WDAE. en-US. July 28, 2016.
  12. Web site: Oakland Raiders quarterback Matt McGloin intercepted by Miami Dolphins safety Jimmy Wilson. NFL.com. July 28, 2016.
  13. Web site: Chargers sign Jimmy Wilson to two-year, $4.85M deal. March 13, 2015. NFL.com. Shook. Nick. March 14, 2015.
  14. Web site: Chargers Jimmy Wilson recovers fumble. NFL.com. July 29, 2016.
  15. Web site: Chargers Jimmy Wilson intercepts pass. NFL.com. July 29, 2016.
  16. Web site: Chargers vs. Jaguars - November 29, 2015. ESPN.com. July 29, 2016.
  17. Web site: Williams. Eric. Chargers release Jimmy Wilson. ESPN.com. December 15, 2015. March 14, 2015.
  18. News: NBCSports.com. Jimmy Wilson swaps out Chargers for Chiefs. Mike. Florio. April 1, 2016. May 29, 2016.
  19. News: NBCSports.com. Chiefs release Jimmy Wilson, Cameron Gordon. Zac. Jackson. May 3, 2016. May 29, 2016.
  20. Web site: Bengals sign former Dolphins, Chargers safety Jimmy Wilson. Marcum. Jason. July 28, 2016. Cincy Jungle. July 29, 2016.
  21. Web site: Bengals release veteran safety Jimmy Wilson. Toback. Rebecca. September 2, 2016. Cincy Jungle. September 26, 2016.
  22. Web site: Jury acquits former Griz player in shooting death. July 9, 2009. Billings Gazette. July 29, 2016.
  23. Web site: Back on track, hoping for a chance. April 18, 2011. Chris. Mortensen . ESPN.com. August 31, 2014.