Gibril Wilson
Gibril Donald Wilson is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League. He was selected by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers.
Wilson earned a Super Bowl ring with the Giants in Super Bowl XLII. In addition, he also played for the Oakland Raiders, Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals.
College career
Wilson was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone and moved to the U.S. at age five. Although Wilson excelled in football as both a wide receiver and defensive back at Oak Grove High School, he drew little attention from any Division I schools. He initially attended City College of San Francisco, and two years later was the top recruited junior college safety, choosing Tennessee over USC, Oregon and Florida.Professional career
New York Giants
Wilson was selected by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL draft, with whom he later won Super Bowl XLII over the previously undefeated New England Patriots. In his four years with the team, he started 51 of 52 games, recording 360 tackles, six sacks, and 11 interceptions.Oakland Raiders
In 2008, Wilson signed a six-year, $39 million contract with the Oakland Raiders, making him one of the highest paid safeties in NFL history.Wilson was released by the Raiders after one season with the team on 20 February 2009. He finished the season with 129 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and two interceptions.