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13. Adrian Wilson

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Another Cardinal, another Defensive Back.

A Third Round Pick in 2001 from North Carolina State, Wilson would become the team's starting Strong Safety as a sophomore and held that spot for 11 years.  Wilson earned his first Pro Bowl in 2006 and would later boast a four-year streak from 2008 to 2011, which included a First Team All=Pro Selection in 2009.

Wilson was released after the 2012 Season, and he signed with New England, but never played there as he tore his Achilles in training camp.  He later signed with Chicago but did not make the squad.

Wilson thus retired having only played with the Cardinals, and is one of the few players who accumulated over 25 Sacks and 25 Interceptions.  He also recorded over 900 Tackles for the team.  In 2015, Wilson entered the Cardinals Ring of Honor.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Strong Safety
  • Acquired: Selected in the 3rd Round, 64th Overall in the NFL Draft 4/21/01.
  • Departed:

    Released 3/8/13

  • Games Played: 181
  • Notable Statistics:

    162 Games Started
    27 Interceptions
    508 Interception Return Yards
    2 Interception Return Touchdowns
    16 Forced Fumbles
    8 Fumble Recoveries
    146 Fumble Recovery Yards
    2 Fumble Recovery Touchdowns
    25.5 Quarterback Sacks
    903 Combined Tackles
    730 Solo Tackles
    173 Assisted Tackles
    81 Tackles for Loss
    22 Quarterback Hits*
    85 Approximate Value

    6 Playoff Games
    2 Forced Fumbles
    2.0 Quarterback Sacks
    26 Combined Tackles
    24 Solo Tackles
    2 Assisted Tackles
    3 Tackles for Loss
    4 Quarterback Hits*

    *Quarterback Hits became a statistic in 2006.

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    First Team All-Pro (2009)
    Second Team All-Pro (2006 & 2008)
    Pro Bowl (2006, 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011)
    Most Fumble Return Yards (2006)

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