Kristian Wilkerson (born January 10, 1997) is an

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wide receiver for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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Southeast Missouri State Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) is a public university in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. In addition to the main campus, the university has four regional campuses offering full degree programs and a secondary campus housing the Holland Col ...

College career

Wilkerson was a member of the

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for five seasons, redshirting as a true freshman. 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. Wilkerson finished his collegiate career with 219 receptions for 3,540 yards and 33 touchdowns, all of which were school records.

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

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

New England Patriots

Wilkerson was signed to the

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practice squad on September 8, 2020. Wilkerson was elevated to the Patriots active roster on November 9, 2020, and made his debut that night on ''

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'' in a 30–27 win over the

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. He reverted to the practice squad after the game. Wilkerson signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021. On August 31, 2021, he was released, but signed with the practice squad the following day. On January 2, 2022, Wilkerson was elevated for the Week 17 game against Jacksonville and scored his first two NFL touchdowns. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on January 17, 2022. On August 30, 2022, Wilkerson was placed on injured reserve. On February 15, 2023, the Patriots waived Wilkerson.

Indianapolis Colts

On February 16, 2023, Wilkerson was claimed off waivers by the

References

External links

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks bioNew England Patriots bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Wilkerson, Kristian 1997 births Living people American football wide receivers Southeast Missouri State Redhawks football players New England Patriots players Players of American football from Memphis, Tennessee African-American players of American football 21st-century African-American sportspeople Indianapolis Colts players