Vince Wilfork
Vince Wilfork is a defensive tackle for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. The NFL has fined Wilfork for a hit on quarterback Jay Cutler during an October 20 win over the Denver Broncos. Wilfork will not be suspended, but was fined $35,000 for the hit.1
Fast Facts
- Full name: Vincent Lamar Wilfork
- Born: November 4, 1981
- Birthplace: Boynton Beach, Florida
- Height: 6'2"
- Weight: 325 lbs
- Position: Defensive tackle
- Jersey: #75
- College: University of Miami, FL
- NFL Draft: 21st overall in 2004 (New England Patriots)
- Pro Bowl selection in 2007
- Super Bowl XXXIX champion
NFL Career
Vince Wilfork was drafted in the first round by the Patriots in 2004. Wilfork played in all 16 regular-season games his rookie season, tallying 42 total tackles and two sacks. Wilfork also won a championship with the Patriots as they defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX.
Since joining the Patriots, Wilfork has started in 35 games and played in a total of 45 through 2007. He has recorded 229 tackles and 3.5 sacks. Wilfork was named to the 2008 Pro Bowl game and was part of the Patriots team that finished with an overall record of 18-1.2
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