After an 11-day holdout, Wilkinson signed a six-year, $14.4 million ($23 million in current value) contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on May 5, 1994, becoming the highest-paid player in their franchise history. Traded to the Redskins on February 26, 1998. He was placed on injured reserve on December 5, ending his season. His best game of the season came against the Green Bay Packers on November 27 with a sack of Brett Favre, his first fumble recovery of 2003, two quarterback pressures and a season-high six tackles (four solos). [7] While in training camp, Bengals coaches compared Wilkinson to All-Pro offensive tackle Anthony Muñoz in terms of talent. View Dan Wilkinson’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Wilkinson was born in Dayton, Ohio. Company Information. Dan Wilkinson Content Writer (contractor via PRO Unlimited) at Facebook London, England, United Kingdom 500+ connections In 10 games played, he recorded 13 tackles (nine solo) and three pass deflections. [11] That same week, the Redskins had also acquired the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Dana Stubblefield, from the San Francisco 49ers. He finished the season with 26 tackles (20 solo) and three sacks—his highest total in four seasons. [16], Wilkinson has been involved in a few lawsuits since the start of his professional career. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Dan’s connections and jobs at similar companies. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft and played for the team for 11 seasons. Wilkinson received an athletic scholarship to attend Ohio State University, where he played for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team from 1991 to 1993. He was awarded the team's defensive game ball for his play in Cincinnati’s victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 23. Released by the Redskins on July 29, 2003. In 2000, Wilkinson experienced the lowest sack total of his career at just 3.5 for the year. A non-league footballer has died after collapsing on the pitch during a match on Monday, his club has announced. He played college football at the University of Mississippi. Wilkinson started his career at Hull City, before loan moves to Harrogate Town and North Ferriby United. The team wanted him to take a pay cut, since they considered Wilkinson's team-high $3.5 million salary "too much" for a player who had a career-low 17 tackles and no sacks in 2002. PHYSICAL ADDRESS. He returned it (at a comfortable pace) 88 yards for a touchdown, with speedster Darrell Green escorting him most of the way. His 50 quarterback pressures were 30 more than the team's No. On the year, Wilkinson finished with 25 tackles (19 solo), four sacks and two interceptions. On August 17, he agreed to sign with the Detroit Lions. During his freshman season in 1991, the Buckeyes coaches redshirted and placed him on the scout team. Wilkinson was very productive during his first season in Washington, leading the team in sacks (7.5), quarterback pressures (50) and tackles-for-loss (six). Welcome to the online home of Dan Wilkinson - a Creative Director based in London and the South East with 15 years experience leading creative strategies and solutions for household-name brands across pretty much every sector. 1 Draft Pick Is Still No. He was drafted first overall in the 1994 NFL Draft, and played professionally for the Cincinnati Bengals, Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins of the NFL. Abraham Winston Wright is a former American football defensive end. He was named to Peter King of Sports Illustrated’s all-pro team. He made his first career interception against the Baltimore Ravens on November 3, picking off a Vinny Testaverde pass. He spent time at both defensive tackle positions and right defensive end. Wilkinson set career highs in total tackles (60) and solo stops (45), playing in more snaps (1,037) than any other defensive tackle in the NFL that season. Wilkinson received interest from the Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, and New England Patriots and approximately four other organizations. It was the first season of his career in which he did not record a sack. died while playing for amateur side AJ Biguglia in the French Cup. He was disappointed when the Bengals placed the franchise tag on him during the offseason. [9] During his rookie season, Wilkinson led the team with 19 quarterback hurries. During the 2006 offseason, the Lions unsuccessfully attempted to trade Wilkinson and subsequently released him on May 22. He had a season-long, nine-yard sack at the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 22. He intercepted his second career pass against Philadelphia on November 15 when he picked off the deflected pass deep in Eagles territory and ran four yards before being tackled, setting up the Redskins' first touchdown. He received interest from multiple teams, and visited with the Miami Dolphins in early June. Drafted by the Bengals in the first round (first overall) of the 1994 NFL Draft in April 1994. Julius Frazier Peppers is a former American football defensive end. His pass deflection on second-and-goal led to an interception by Otis Leverette on the one-yard line and ended a critical scoring threat by the Carolina Panthers on October 21. In their own statement, Brighouse said: "Words are not enough to capture the complete sense of despair and desolation that surrounds the club this morning following last night's tragic event. He played college football at Arizona State, and was selected in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams with the 20th overall pick. [11] That same week, the Redskins had also acquired the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Dana Stubblefield, from the San Francisco 49ers.[12]. 021-0433997. He tied a career-high with eight tackles against the Arizona Cardinals on November 22. Dan studied at Bradford Grammar School and gained a degree in History from the University of Newcastle before completing a law conversion course in 2018 and his LPC (Legal Practice Course) in 2019. Wilkinson received interest from the Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, and New England Patriots and approximately four other organizations. Wilkinson led the Bengals in sacks for the first time in 1996 with 6.5, including one in each of the first five games, and also led the defensive line with 37 solo tackles. His two interceptions came off Donovan McNabb and Aaron Brooks. Wilkinson also racked up five tackles (three solo), two sacks, five pressures and a pass defensed at the New York Giants on September 19, when he was awarded a game ball along with the rest of the starting defensive line. He played the majority of his career as an outside linebacker in the 3–4 defense, where he is the all-time NFL leader in consecutive starts by a left outside linebacker. He returned it (at a comfortable pace) 88 yards for a touchdown, with speedster Darrell Green escorting him most of the way. [19] [20]. In the 2005 season, Wilkinson's last with the Lions, he played in all 16 games for the third straight year. Last Updated: June 20, 2020. Wilkinson still made two sacks in a reserve role. Lining up next to Alonzo Spellman during his sophomore year, Wilkinson earned All-Big Ten honors after he had 46 tackles, 10.5 tackles-for-loss, and 6.5 sacks. Drafted by the Bengals in the first round (first overall) of the 1994 NFL Draft in April 1994. His football coach at Stivers Intermediate School, Albert Powell, gave Wilkinson the nickname "Big Daddy", after convincing him to play defensive line instead of fullback. He played college football at Bakersfield College and went on to Boise State. He officially signed a three-year deal with the team on August 14. During the season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 20, Wilkinson volunteered to give up his starting spot so Bengals great Tim Krumrie could start his final home game. [7] While in training camp, Bengals coaches compared Wilkinson to All-Pro offensive tackle Anthony Muñoz in terms of talent. This experience has allowed me to operate at the maximum levels my qualifications allow, in a multiple of different dynamic environments, all while training and assessing others. [6] He was only the second Ohio State defensive player to go No. Kyle Wilber is an American football linebacker for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). They reside in Potomac, Maryland. In the summer of 2017 I got married, moved from North Wales to Kendal and changed my name from Butler to Wilkinson! His sack in the first quarter for nine yards prevented the Browns from reaching the end zone, and forced a field goal attempt. "Carl Hairston was in Cleveland at the time, so I told Dan, 'You're our Big Daddy.'" He received interest from multiple teams, and visited with the Miami Dolphins in early June. Wilkinson also racked up five tackles (three solo), two sacks, five pressures and a pass defensed at the New York Giants on September 19, when he was awarded a game ball along with the rest of the starting defensive line. White Oak Frozen Foods, a division … I hold some of the highest professional awards in the UK: British Canoeing Coaching Diploma. Join to Connect. [1] He attended Dunbar High School in Dayton,[2] and played for the Dunbar Wolverines high school football team. He was drafted in the third round, 88th overall in the 2015 NFL Draft. The team wanted him to take a pay cut, since they considered Wilkinson's team-high $3.5 million salary "too much" for a player who had a career-low 17 tackles and no sacks in 2002. They reside in Potomac, Maryland. This work has seen me operate worldwide, delivering bespoke training and assessment programmes in both paddlesport and mountaineering. Wilkinson played in a reserve role most of the season behind Keith Traylor and Jeff Zgonina, battling nagging injuries and dealing with a lawsuit which caused him to miss time. He was a member of a defensive line unit that registered 30.5 sacks, the seventh-highest total among any front four in the NFL. He recorded one tackle against the Dallas Cowboys on November 28 before leaving the game in the third quarter with a strained right calf. He opened the year with a season-high eight tackles, a sack and five quarterback hurries against the St. Louis Rams on September 1. He registered two sacks and led defensive line with five tackles (all solo) in win against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 10 and sacked quarterback Mark Brunell on fourth down in the final minute of the game to preserve the Bengals win. I reduced my JSMTC contract to half time, in order to spend more time with my wife & develop myself further as a practitioner - I completed an MSc in Performance Coaching (distinction) through Stirling University. In workouts prior to the draft, Wilkinson weighed in at 315 pounds, bench-pressed 225 pounds 34 times and ran a remarkably fast 40 yards in 4.72 seconds. The unit also started every game together during the season. It was officially a three-year, $6.31 million contract, although it was structured in a way that would essentially make it a one-year deal. He was a first round selection by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1991 NFL Draft. Wilkinson forced a fumble and sacked Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb for a seven-yard loss against Philadelphia on September 26. He has also played for the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers. All Images © Dan Wilkinson. View Danny Wilkinson’s full profile to. Along with running back Marshall Faulk and quarterbacks Heath Shuler and Trent Dilfer, Wilkinson was regarded as "one of the four players who rank well above the others in this draft". Access Contact Information For Free. Wilkinson's 18 quarterback hurries were second on the team and he played in 829 snaps, second-most on the defensive line.