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• Professional football safety Gibril Wilson plays in the National Football League for the Miami Dolphins.

  Wilson reportedly signed a five-year contract with the Dolphins on February 26, 2009. Financial details of the deal were not immediately announced.ESPN.com: Dolphins, Wilson Agree to Deal

• Fast Facts

  1. Full Name: Gibril Donald Wilson
  2. Born: November 12, 1981
  3. Birthplace: San Jose, California
  4. Height: 6'0"
  5. Weight: 209 lbs
  6. Position: Safety
  7. College: University of Tennessee
  8. Drafted in round five of the 2004 NFL draft by the New York Giants
  9. Won the Super Bowl with the Giants in 2008
  10. Active in the community with Habitat for Humanity, The United Way and Big Brothers Big Sisters

• College Football Career

  Prior to playing in the NFL, Wilson played college football with the Tennessee Volunteers. Playing in 26 games, he totaled 196 tackles, 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and three interceptions. Based on her performance, Wilson earned All-American and All-SEC honors.Official Site of the Oakland Raiders: Gibril Wilson

• NFL Career

  After college, Wilson was selected 136th overall in the 2004 NFL draft by the New York Giants. He made his professional debut that same year, playing in eight games with the Giants, recording 56 tackles and three interceptions. Wilson continued with the Giants for three additional seasons, helping the team win Super Bowl XLII over the New England Patriots after the 2007 season.Official Site of the New York Giants: Gibril Wilson

  In 2008, Wilson signed with the Oakland Raiders. He played in all 16 games that season, recording a career-best 129 tackles. Wilson was released by the Raiders on February 20, 2009.

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