Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Jarrod Wilson was born on February 9, 1994, in Akron, Ohio. He is a safety in the NFL. 

Wilson played football for Michigan from 2012 to 2015. Wilson appeared in 10 games as a reserve safety and 13 games as a special teams contributor. He earned John F. Maulbetsch spring award for a freshman based on desire, character, capacity for leadership, and future success both on and off the field. He tallied eight tackles, four solos, and one fumble recovery. He appeared in 12 games at safety, making eight starts in 2013 season, he registered 50 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two interceptions and earned Frederick Matthaei spring award for the junior-to-be who has displayed leadership, drive, and achievement on the athletic field and in the classroom. In 2014 Wilson appeared in 10 games, making ten starts, recorded 50 tackles, 24 solos, one TFL, and one forced fumble, at Michigan State (Oct. 25): Tallied a career-high 11 tackles. In 2015 appeared in 13 games at safety, making 13 starts.

Following the 2016 NFL Draft, Wilson was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent. 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. He finished the season with 21 tackles, two passes defensed, and a forced fumble.