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Marco Wilson

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Marco Wilson
Wilson with the Arizona Cardinals in 2023
No. 21 – Miami Dolphins
PositionCornerback
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1999-03-03) March 3, 1999 (age 27)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High schoolAmerican Heritage (Fort Lauderdale)
CollegeFlorida (2017–2020)
NFL draft2021: 4th round, 136th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Total tackles179
Forced fumbles3
Pass deflections20
Interceptions3
Defensive touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Marco Wilson (born March 3, 1999) is an American professional football cornerback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida Gators and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft. He has also played for the New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals.

Early life

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Wilson grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and attended the American Heritage School. He committed to play college football at Florida over offers from the University of Miami, Georgia, Ohio State and Southern California.[1] He is of Trinidadian descent through his father, and Puerto Rican through his mother.[2]

College career

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Wilson started as a true freshman and recorded 34 tackles and 10 passes broken up.[3] He was named preseason third-team All-SEC going into his sophomore year but tore his ACL two games into the season and redshirted the rest of the season.[4] As a redshirt sophomore, he recorded 36 tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss, 3 interceptions and 2 passes broken up.[5][6]

As a senior in 2020, he recorded 24 tackles.[7] He also had a fumble recovery against Texas A&M.[8]

Late in the December 12 game against the LSU Tigers, Wilson tackled LSU tight end Kole Taylor by the legs and pulled his shoe off in the process. In what Wilson admitted was a moment of adrenaline from being "super excited", he celebrated the play by throwing the shoe downfield, resulting in an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that gave LSU a first down.[9] LSU would go on to win the game after kicking a field goal later that drive, beating the Gators 37–34.[10] Wilson was ridiculed for the gesture and took responsibility for it as "silly mistakes like that can affect not only just you but a lot of people around you."[11] He acknowledged its humor in retrospect, comparing it to the George W. Bush shoe-throwing incident.[12]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 11+5⁄8 in
(1.82 m)		191 lb
(87 kg)		30+3⁄4 in
(0.78 m)		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		6 ft 1+1⁄2 in
(1.87 m)		4.34 s1.49 s2.51 s4.09 s6.80 s43.5 in
(1.10 m)		11 ft 4 in
(3.45 m)		26 reps
All values from Pro Day[13][14][15]

Arizona Cardinals

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Wilson was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round with the 136th overall pick of the 2021 NFL draft.[16] On May 20, 2021, Wilson signed his four-year rookie contract with Arizona.[17] Wilson entered his rookie season in 2021 as a starting cornerback alongside Byron Murphy. He finished the season with 48 tackles, two forced fumbles, and two passes defensed through 14 games and 13 starts.[18]

In Week 7 of the 2022 season, Wilson had a 38-yard interception return for a touchdown, along with three tackles and two pass breakups, in a 42-34 win over the New Orleans Saints, earning NFC Defensive Player of the Week.[19]

Wilson was released on December 26, 2023.[20]

New England Patriots

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On December 27, 2023, Wilson was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots.[21] He was waived on November 18, 2024.[22]

Cincinnati Bengals

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On November 19, 2024, Wilson was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals.[23]

Wilson re-signed with the Bengals on March 12, 2025.[24] He began the season as one of Cincinnati's reserve defensive backs. In four appearances for the team, he recorded three combined tackles. Wilson was placed on injured reserve on November 26, due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 12 against the New England Patriots.[25]

Miami Dolphins

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On March 13, 2026, the Miami Dolphins signed Wilson to a one-year contract.[26]

Personal life

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Wilson's brother, Quincy Wilson, also played football at Florida and in the NFL.[27][28]

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ Stampini, Luke (August 1, 2016). "4-star CB Wilson commits to UF". 247Sports. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  2. ↑ Romero, José M. "Arizona Cardinals with roots in other countries show pride with helmet decals". The Arizona Republic.
  3. ↑ Thompson, Edgar (June 25, 2019). "UF cornerback Marco Wilson healthy, determined to prove himself for Gators". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  4. ↑ Thompson, Edgar (September 9, 2018). "UF cornerback Marco Wilson suffers torn ACL during loss to Kentucky". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  5. ↑ Marsh, Graham (January 6, 2020). "Gators Cornerback Marco Wilson Will Return for 2020 Season". SI.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  6. ↑ Thompson, Edgar (August 31, 2020). "UF CB Marco Wilson looks to leave legacy at a storied position for Gators". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Marco Wilson". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Defenseless: Florida Falls at Gun in 41-38 Shootout at A&M". Florida Gators. October 10, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  9. ↑ Merrill, Elizabeth (March 31, 2021). "Before 2021 NFL draft, Marco Wilson hopes to convince scouts it was just one stinkin' shoe". ESPN.com. ESPN. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  10. ↑ Gates, Riley (December 12, 2020). "WATCH: Marco Wilson throws LSU player's shoe, leads to loss". 247sports.com. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
  11. ↑ Odegard, Kyle (May 1, 2021). "Cardinals Trade Up, Select Cornerback Marco Wilson In Fourth Round". Arizona Cardinals. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  12. ↑ Hale, David (September 12, 2025). "Revisiting Marco Wilson's infamous shoe toss five years later". ESPN.com. ESPN. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Marco Wilson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  14. ↑ "2021 Draft Scout Marco Wilson, Florida NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  15. ↑ "Marco Wilson 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Archived from the original on October 21, 2022. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  16. ↑ Odegard, Kyle (May 1, 2021). "Cardinals Trade Up, Select Cornerback Marco Wilson In Fourth Round". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  17. ↑ Root, Jess (May 29, 2021). "Contract details for Cardinals 4th-round pick Marco Wilson". Cards Wire. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  18. ↑ "Marco Wilson 2021 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  19. ↑ "Cardinals CB Marco Wilson wins NFC Defensive Player of the Week". Arizona Sports. October 26, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  20. ↑ Cox, Seth (December 26, 2023). "Arizona Cardinals release cornerback Marco Wilson". Revenge of the Birds. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  21. ↑ Ulrich, Logan (December 27, 2023). "Patriots Claim CB Marco Wilson Off Waivers From Cardinals". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  22. ↑ "Patriots Activate CB Alex Austin and Release CB Marco Wilson". Patriots.com. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  23. ↑ Alper, Josh. "Bengals claim CB Marco Wilson off of waivers". NBC Sports. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
  24. ↑ "Bengals Sign CB Marco Wilson to Contract Extension". Bengals.com. March 12, 2025.
  25. ↑ "Bengals activate Joe Burrow and Daijahn Anthony, place Marco Wilson on IR". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  26. ↑ "Dolphins sign Wilson". MiamiDolphins.com. March 13, 2026.
  27. ↑ "UF CB Marco Wilson looks to make own name". Chicago Tribune. April 13, 2018. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  28. ↑ Walia, Arman (May 23, 2015). "4-Star CB Marco Wilson Makes Unreal Jogging 1-Handed Backflip Catch". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on May 25, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
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