Jordan Wilkins
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Wilkins with the Indianapolis Colts in 2018
Personal information
Born: (1994-07-18) July 18, 1994 (age 29)
Cordova, Tennessee, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school:Saint Benedict at Auburndale
(Cordova, Tennessee)
College:Ole Miss (2014–2015, 2017)
Position:Running back
NFL draft:2018 / Round: 5 / Pick: 169
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:1009
Rushing average:4.9
Rushing touchdowns:4
Receptions:41
Receiving yards:262
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Jordan Wilkins (born July 18, 1994) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Ole Miss.[1]

Early years

Wilkins attended and played high school football at Saint Benedict at Auburndale.[2] He was considered as a four-star prospect. He received offers from Ole Miss, Auburn, Arkansas, Cincinnati, Memphis, Middle Tennessee State, Mississippi State, Purdue, Tennessee, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt, and Wisconsin. He originally committed to Auburn before his senior season. After a coaching change following Auburn's 2012 season, he decommitted and eventually signed and played for Ole Miss. [3]

College career

Wilkins attended and played college football at Ole Miss from 2013 to 2017. He was redshirted as a freshman in 2013.[4] In the 2014 season, he had 361 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown in 13 games. The significant amount of his production came in the game against Presbyterian, where he had 171 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown.[5][6] In the 2015 season, he had 379 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns.[7] He had to sit out the 2016 season due to academic ineligibility.[8] In his final season at Ole Miss in 2017, he had a stellar season. He rushed for over 100 yards in six games. Overall, he finished the season with 1,011 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns.[9] He finished eighth in the Southeastern Conference in rushing yards and ninth in rushing touchdowns in 2017.[10] In his college career, he had 1,751 yards and 14 touchdowns at 6.4 yards per carry.[11]

Collegiate statistics

Year School Conf Class Pos G Rushing Receiving
Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD
2014 Ole Miss SEC FR RB 13 52 361 6.9 1 1 6 6.0 0
2015 Ole Miss SEC SO RB 13 72 379 5.3 4 5 75 15.0 0
2017 Ole Miss SEC SR RB 12 155 1,011 6.5 9 26 241 9.3 1
Career Ole Miss 38 279 1,751 6.3 14 32 322 10.1 1

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+5⁄8 in
(1.84 m) 		216 lb
(98 kg) 		30+1⁄8 in
(0.77 m) 		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.53 s 1.56 s 2.69 s 4.22 s 37.0 in
(0.94 m)		 10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		 16 reps
All values from NFL Combine[12][13]

Indianapolis Colts (first stint)

Wilkins was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round with the 169th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.[14] In the season-opening 34–23 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, Wilkins had 14 carries for 40 rushing yards to go along with three receptions for 21 receiving yards in his NFL debut. He scored his first rushing touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in Week 11.[15][16] Marlon Mack returned to the Colts' backfield and caused Wilkins' production to decrease.[17] He remained a threat rushing and receiving throughout the remainder of the season. He finished with 336 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, 16 receptions, and 85 receiving yards.[18] He made his playoff debut in the Wild Card Round against the Houston Texans with nine rushing yards in the 21–7 victory.[19] In the Divisional Round loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, he had an 11-yard kickoff return.[20]

In the 2019 season, Wilkins finished with 51 carries for 307 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in 14 games.[21]

In Week 8 of the 2020 season, Wilkins had 113 yards from scrimmage and a rushing touchdown in the 41–21 victory over the Detroit Lions.[22] He finished the 2020 regular season with 84 carries for 308 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown to go along with 12 receptions for 105 receiving yards.[23] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Colts on January 3, 2021,[24] and activated on January 20.[25] On October 30, 2021, Wilkins was waived by the Colts.[26]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On November 8, 2021, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Wilkins to their practice squad.[27] He was released on December 7.[28]

Tennessee Titans

On December 8, 2021, Wilkins was signed to the Titans practice squad.[29] His contract expired when the teams season ended on January 22, 2022. He re-signed with the team on March 18, 2022.[30] He was released on August 16, 2022.[31]

Indianapolis Colts (second stint)

On November 2, 2022, the Colts signed Wilkins to their practice squad.[32] He was promoted to the active roster on December 20.[33] He was released on January 3, 2023.[34]

Cleveland Browns

On August 13, 2023, Wilkins signed with the Cleveland Browns.[35] On August 27, 2023, Wilkins was released by the Browns.[36] Wilkins was re-signed by the Browns to their practice squad on October 24, 2023.[37] He was released on October 31.[38]

NFL career statistics

Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
2018 IND 16 3 60 336 5.6 53 1 16 85 5.3 17 0 2 0
2019 IND 14 1 51 307 6.0 55 2 7 43 6.1 11 0 0 0
2020 IND 15 0 84 308 3.7 22 1 12 105 8.8 24 0 0 0
2021 IND 4 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2021 TEN 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022 IND 4 0 13 58 4.5 9 0 6 29 4.8 10 0 0 0
Career 54 4 209 1009 4.9 55 4 41 262 6.4 24 0 2 0

References

  1. ^ "Ole Miss' Jordan Wilkins: I will be back and better". The Clarion Ledger. August 20, 2016. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  2. ^ "Jordan Wilkins, St. Benedict at Auburndale , All Purpose Back". 247Sports. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  3. ^ "Jordan Wilkins Recruit Interests". 247sports.com. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  4. ^ "Jordan Wilkins – Football". Ole Miss Athletics. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  5. ^ "Presbyterian at Ole Miss Box Score, November 8, 2014". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  6. ^ "Jordan Wilkins 2014 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  7. ^ "Jordan Wilkins 2015 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  8. ^ Lohmar, Jim (August 22, 2016). "Here's why Wilkins is ineligible this semester". Red Cup Rebellion. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  9. ^ "Jordan Wilkins 2017 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  10. ^ "2017 Southeastern Conference Leaders". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  11. ^ "Colts' Jordan Wilkins: Indianapolis selects in fifth round". CBSSports.com. April 28, 2018. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  12. ^ "Jordan Wilkins Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  13. ^ "2018 Draft Scout Jordan Wilkins, Mississippi NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
  14. ^ Arthur, Jake (April 28, 2018). "Indianapolis Colts Select Jordan Wilkins with Pick 169 in NFL Draft". StampedeBlue.com. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
  15. ^ "Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts – September 9th, 2018". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
  16. ^ "Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts – November 18th, 2018". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  17. ^ "Colts' Jordan Wilkins: In line for decreased role". CBSSports.com. October 12, 2018. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  18. ^ "Jordan Wilkins 2018 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  19. ^ "Wild Card – Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans – January 5th, 2019". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  20. ^ "Divisional Round – Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs – January 12th, 2019". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  21. ^ "Jordan Wilkins 2019 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
  22. ^ "Indianapolis Colts at Detroit Lions – November 1st, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
  23. ^ "Jordan Wilkins 2020 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
  24. ^ Hickey, Kevin (January 3, 2021). "Colts place RB Jordan Wilkins on COVID-19 list". USAToday.com. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  25. ^ "Colts' Jordan Wilkins: Off COVID list". CBSSports.com. January 20, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  26. ^ "Colts Activate DE Dayo Odeyingbo From Non-Football Injury List, Activate LB Jordan Glasgow From Injured Reserve, Waive RB Jordan Wilkins, DT Khalil Davis". Colts.com. October 30, 2021. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  27. ^ "Roster Moves: 2 signed to practice squad, 1 released". Jaguars.com. November 8, 2021. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  28. ^ Bouda, Nate (December 7, 2021). "Jaguars Release RB Jordan Wilkins From P-Squad, Sign RB B.J. Emmons". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
  29. ^ Wyatt, Jim (December 8, 2021). "Titans Add RB Jordan Wilkins, DB Rodney Clemons to Practice Squad". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  30. ^ Wyatt, Jim (March 18, 2022). "Titans Agree to Terms With RB Jordan Wilkins". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  31. ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 16, 2022). "Titans Part Ways With Five Players, Including WR Josh Malone, RB Jordan Wilkins". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  32. ^ "Colts Sign RB Jordan Wilkins To Practice Squad". Colts.com. November 2, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  33. ^ "Colts Place RB Jonathan Taylor On Injured Reserve, Waive DE Ifeadi Odenigbo, Sign RB Jordan Wilkins To 53-Man Roster, Sign LB Cameron McGrone From New England Patriots' Practice Squad". Colts.com. December 20, 2022.
  34. ^ "Colts Sign RB Jake Funk To 53-Man Roster From Practice Squad, Waive RB Jordan Wilkins, Sign S Sheldrick Redwine To Practice Squad". Colts.com. January 3, 2023.
  35. ^ "Browns place LB Jacob Phillips on injured reserve, sign 2 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 13, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  36. ^ "Browns reduce roster to 76". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  37. ^ Kinnan, Cory. "Report: Browns bring back RB Jordan Wilkins to the practice squad". Browns Wire. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  38. ^ "Browns sign RB Kenyan Drake to the practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 31, 2023.

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