Jarrod Wilson
Jarrod Wilson is an American former professional football football position)|safety]. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars after the 2016 NFL draft. He played college football at Michigan.
Professional career
Jacksonville Jaguars
On April 30, 2016, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Wilson to a three-year, $1.62 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $5,000 as an undrafted free agent. Throughout training camp, Wilson competed for a roster spot as a backup safety against James Sample and Josh Evans.He made the team's 53-man roster on September 3, 2016. He played in all 16 games recording eight tackles.
In 2018, Wilson played in all 16 games primarily on special teams and as a backup safety. He made his first career start at strong safety in Week 16 against the Miami Dolphins. He finished the season with 21 tackles, two passes defensed, and a forced fumble.
On January 19, 2019, Wilson signed a three-year contract extension with the Jaguars through the 2021 season.
On September 14, 2020, Wilson was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. He was activated on October 10, 2020.
On August 31, 2021, Wilson was released by the Jaguars.