Mack Wilson
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Wilson in 2021 with the Cleveland Browns
No. 3 – New England Patriots
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1998-02-14) February 14, 1998
Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:246 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:Carver (Montgomery, Alabama)
College:Alabama (2016–2018)
NFL Draft:2019 / Round: 5 / Pick: 155
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-SEC (2018)
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Tackles:199
Sacks:2.5
Forced fumbles:2
Pass deflections:10
Interceptions:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Lyndell Santrell "Mack" Wilson Sr. (born February 14, 1998) is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama.

Early years

Wilson attended George Washington Carver High School in Montgomery, Alabama. A five star recruit, he committed to University of Alabama to play college football.[1][2]

College career

Wilson played in all 15 games as a true freshman at Alabama in 2016, recording eight tackles.[3] As a sophomore in 2017, he played in 12 games with two starts and had 40 tackles and four interceptions and one touchdown.[4][5] As a junior in 2018, Wilson had 71 tackles, one sack, and two interceptions.[6] After the season, Wilson decided to forgo his senior year and enter the 2019 NFL Draft.[7][8]

College statistics

Alabama Crimson Tide
Season Class Pos GP Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
SoloAstCmbTfLSckIntYdsAvgTDPDFRYdsTDFF
2016FRLB 85380.00.0000.0001000
2017SOLB 112119402.50.04399.8120000
2018JRLB 143332654.51.0200.0050000
Total3359541137.01.06396.5171000

Professional career

Mack Wilson in 2019
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 1+1⁄8 in
(1.86 m)		 240 lb
(109 kg)		 32+3⁄8 in
(0.82 m)		 9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		32.0 in
(0.81 m)		9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)
All values from NFL Combine[9]

Cleveland Browns

Wilson was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round (155th overall) in the 2019 NFL Draft.[10] In week 9 against the Denver Broncos, Wilson recorded a team high five tackles and made his first career sack on Brandon Allen in the 24-19 loss.[11] In week 15 against the Arizona Cardinals, Wilson recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by fellow rookie Kyler Murray during the 38–24 loss.[12] As a rookie, Wilson appeared in all 16 games, and started 14 of them. He finished with one sack, 82 total tackles, one interception, seven passes defended, and one forced fumble.[13]

In the 2020 season, Wilson finished with 39 total tackles and two passes defended in 13 games, of which he started eight.[14] In the 2021 season, Wilson finished with 42 total tackles in 14 games, of which he started six.[15]

New England Patriots

On March 16, 2022, Wilson was traded to the New England Patriots in exchange for Chase Winovich.[16] In the 2022 season, he appeared in all 17 games, of which he started three. He finished with 1.5 sacks, 36 total tackles, one pass defended, and one forced fumble.[17]

On March 20, 2023, Wilson re-signed with the Patriots on a one-year contract extension.[18]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFR
2019CLE 16148257251.0712121.021010
2020CLE 1383924150.02000.00000
2021CLE 1464226160.00000.00000
2022NE 1733615211.51000.00010
Total6031199122772.51012121.021020

References

  1. ↑ Kalland, Robby (February 3, 2016). "Alabama recruiting: Five-star LB Mack Wilson heading to the Tide". CBSSports.com. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
  2. ↑ Al-Khateeb, Zac (February 3, 2016). "Alabama receives second five-star linebacker commit from Lyndell 'Mack' Wilson". Sporting News. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Mack Wilson 2016 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Mack Wilson 2017 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  5. ↑ Darrington, Kamarri (January 12, 2018). "Return of Mack Wilson strengthens Alabama defense". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Mack Wilson 2018 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  7. ↑ Scarborough, Alex (January 13, 2019). "Deionte Thompson, Mack Wilson of Alabama Crimson Tide declare for draft". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
  8. ↑ Jones, Ben (January 13, 2019). "Mack Wilson is 7th Alabama player to enter draft". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Lyndell Wilson Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
  10. ↑ "Cleveland Browns select Alabama LB Mack Wilson with No. 155 pick in 2019 NFL Draft". ClevelandBrowns.com. April 27, 2019.
  11. ↑ "Allen leads Broncos past Browns 24-19 in first NFL start". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 3, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
  12. ↑ "Drake scores 4 TDs as Cardinals defeat Browns". www.sportsdata.usatoday.com. December 15, 2019. Retrieved December 15, 2019.
  13. ↑ "Mack Wilson 2019 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Mack Wilson 2020 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Mack Wilson 2021 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  16. ↑ Poisal, Anthony (March 16, 2022). "Browns acquire DE Chase Winovich in trade with Patriots". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Mack Wilson 2022 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  18. ↑ "Patriots Sign Three Free Agents". Patriots.com. March 20, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
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