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Kristian Wilkerson

Kristian Wilkerson
Personal information
Born: (1997-01-10) January 10, 1997 (age 28)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:214 lb (97 kg)
Career information
Position:Wide receiver
High school:Craigmont (Memphis)
College:Southeast Missouri State (2015–2019)
NFL draft:2020: undrafted
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-OVC (2019)
  • Second-team All-OVC (2018)
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Receptions:6
Receiving yards:60
Receiving touchdowns:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kristian Wilkerson (born January 10, 1997) is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.

College career

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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]

On August 27, 2024, Wilkerson was waived by the Raiders and re-signed to the practice squad.[23][24] He signed a reserve/future contract with Las Vegas on January 6, 2025.[25]

On May 12, 2025, Wilkerson was released by the Raiders.[26]

Buffalo Bills

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On May 19, 2025, Wilkerson signed with the Buffalo Bills.[27] He was released on August 26 as part of final roster cuts.[28]

References

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  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. ^ Bacharach, Erik (May 4, 2020). "Titans sign 14 undrafted free agents, with a focus on wide receiver". The Tennessean. 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.
  23. ^ "Raiders make moves to bring roster to 53-player limit". Raiders.com. August 27, 2024.
  24. ^ "Raiders announce practice squad additions". Raiders.com. August 28, 2024.
  25. ^ "Raiders sign 12 players to Reserve/Future contracts". Raiders.com. January 6, 2025.
  26. ^ "Raiders sign 6 players, waive/release 6 players". Raiders.com. May 12, 2025.
  27. ^ Williams, Charean. "Bills sign free agent WR Kristian Wilkerson". NBC Sports. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  28. ^ Glab, Maddy. "Bills release 27 players Aug. 26". buffalobills.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
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