Kristian Wilkerson
No. 83 – Las Vegas Raiders
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1997-01-10) January 10, 1997 (age 27)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:214 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school:Craigmont (Memphis)
College:Southeast Missouri State
Undrafted:2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-OVC (2019)
  • Second-team All-OVC (2018)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2021
Receptions:4
Receiving yards:42
Receiving touchdowns:2
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Kristian Wilkerson (born January 10, 1997) is an American football wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Southeast Missouri State.

College career

Wilkerson was a member of the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks for five seasons, redshirting as a true freshman.[1] As a redshirt senior, he caught 71 passes for 1,350 yards and 10 touchdowns and was named first-team All-Ohio Valley Conference and a second-team All-American by HERO Sports.[2] Wilkerson finished his collegiate career with 219 receptions for 3,540 yards and 33 touchdowns, all of which were school records.[3]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+1⁄8 in
(1.86 m) 		200 lb
(91 kg) 		31+7⁄8 in
(0.81 m) 		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		 4.50 s 1.45 s 2.54 s 4.09 s 6.68 s 39.5 in
(1.00 m)		 10 ft 8 in
(3.25 m)		 12 reps
All values from Pro Day[4]

Tennessee Titans

Wilkerson was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2020.[5] He was waived on September 5, 2020, during final roster cuts.[6]

New England Patriots

Wilkerson was signed to the practice squad of the New England Patriots on September 8, 2020.[7] Wilkerson was elevated to the Patriots active roster on November 9, 2020, and made his debut that night on Monday Night Football in a 30–27 win over the New York Jets. He reverted to the practice squad after the game.[8]

Wilkerson signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021.[9] On August 31, 2021, he was released,[10] but signed with the practice squad the following day.[11]

On January 2, 2022, Wilkerson was elevated for the Week 17 game against Jacksonville and scored his first two NFL touchdowns.[12][13] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on January 17, 2022.[14]

On August 30, 2022, Wilkerson was placed on injured reserve.[15] On February 15, 2023, the Patriots waived Wilkerson.[16]

Indianapolis Colts

On February 16, 2023, Wilkerson was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts.[17] He was waived on May 2, 2023.[18]

Las Vegas Raiders

On May 15, 2023, Wilkerson signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.[19] He was waived on November 4 and re-signed to the practice squad three days later.[20][21] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.[22]

References

  1. ^ Kyed, Doug (September 7, 2020). "Patriots Might Have Something In New Practice Squad Wide Receiver". NESN.com. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  2. ^ Saverino, Nate (December 26, 2019). "Two-Minute Drill: Hall and Wilkerson Earn All-American Honors". KRCU. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  3. ^ Melo, Justin (May 11, 2020). "2020 NFL Draft: Interview with Titans UDFA WR Kristian Wilkerson". MusicCityMiracles.com. SB Nation. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  4. ^ "2020 Draft Scout Kristian Wilkerson, Southeast Missouri NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  5. ^ "Titans sign 14 undrafted free agents, with a focus on wide receiver". The Tennessean. May 4, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  6. ^ "Kristian Wilkerson: Can't stick in Tennessee". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. September 5, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  7. ^ Goss, Nick (September 8, 2020). "Patriots sign two WRs to practice squad before Week 1 of NFL season". NBC Sports Boston. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  8. ^ @Patriots (November 10, 2020). "LB Terez Hall and WR Kristian Wilkerson revert to the practice squad" (Tweet). Retrieved December 15, 2020 – via Twitter.
  9. ^ "Patriots Sign 10 Players to Future Contracts". Patriots.com. January 4, 2021.
  10. ^ New England Patriots Staff (September 1, 2021). "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster Limit; Acquire OL Yasir Durant in a Trade with Kansas City". Patriots.com. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  11. ^ New England Patriots Staff (September 1, 2021). "Patriots Sign 12 Players to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  12. ^ Kyed, Doug (November 9, 2020). "Source: Patriots Practice Squad Wideout Kristian Wilkerson Traveling Week 9". NESN.com. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  13. ^ "Game Notes: Patriots extend streak to nine straight wins against the Jets". Patriots.com. November 10, 2020. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  14. ^ "Patriots sign six players to future contracts". Patriots.com. January 17, 2022.
  15. ^ "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster Limit". Patriots.com. August 30, 2022.
  16. ^ "Patriots Release Three Players". Patriots.com. February 15, 2023.
  17. ^ "Colts Claim WR Kristian Wilkerson Off Waivers From New England Patriots". Colts.com. February 16, 2023.
  18. ^ "Colts waive RBs Darrynton Evans, Aaron Shampklin, CB David Vereen, WR Kristian Wilkerson". Colts.com. May 2, 2023.
  19. ^ "Raiders sign WR Kristian Wilkerson". Raiders.com. May 15, 2023.
  20. ^ Damien, Levi (November 4, 2023). "Raiders sign LB Malik Reed off practice squad, waive WR Kristian Wilkerson". Raiders Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  21. ^ Ulrich, Logan (November 7, 2023). "Raiders make three practice squad moves". NFL Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
  22. ^ "Raiders announce 15 Reserve/Future signings". Raiders.com. January 8, 2024.

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