Muhammad Wilkerson

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Muhammad Wilkerson

| image = INDvsWAS (50120762478).jpg

| alt =

| caption = Wilkerson with the Green Bay Packers in 2018

| number = 96

| position = Defensive end

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|10|22}}

| birth_place = Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 4

| weight_lbs = 315

| high_school = Linden (Linden, New Jersey)

| college = Temple (2008–2010)

| draftyear = 2011

| draftround = 1

| draftpick = 30

| pastteams =

New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2011}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
Green Bay Packers ({{NFL Year|2018}})

| highlights =

2× Second-team All-Pro (2013, 2015)
Pro Bowl (2015)
2× First-team All-MAC (2009, 2010)

| statweek =

| statseason =

| statlabel1 = Total tackles

| statvalue1 = 410

| statlabel2 = Sacks

| statvalue2 = 44.5

| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles

| statvalue3 = 11

| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries

| statvalue4 = 1

| statlabel5 = Interceptions

| statvalue5 = 2

| statlabel6 = Defensive touchdowns

| statvalue6 = 1

|pfr=WilkMu00

}}

Muhammad Hassan "Mo" Wilkerson (born October 22, 1989) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Temple Owls, and was selected by the New York Jets in the first round of the 2011 NFL draft.

Wilkerson remained with the Jets for seven seasons, where he was a Pro Bowl selection in 2015 and a two-time Second-team All-Pro selection in 2013 and 2015. In 2017, Wilkerson's relationship with the franchise soured due to violations of team rules, leading to his release after the season. He then signed with the Green Bay Packers in 2018, but missed most of the season due to injury.

Early life

Wilkerson attended Linden High School in his hometown of Linden, New Jersey. He recorded 78 tackles, five sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in his senior season.{{Cite web |title=Temple Profile |url=http://www.owlsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4075&path=football |website=owlsports.com}} He was named to the All-Watchung Conference first-team in his junior season. He was selected to the Home News Tribune all-area first-team and Newark Star Ledger all-Union County second-team. He also helped lead Linden to state titles during his junior and senior years in basketball.

{{College athlete recruit entry

| recruit = Muhammad Wilkerson

| position = Defensive tackle

| hometown = Linden, New Jersey

| highschool = Linden High School

| feet = 6

| inches = 5

| weight = 255

| 40 = –

| commitdate = February 5, 2007

| scout stars = 3

| rivals stars = 2

}}

{{College athlete recruit end

| 40 = yes

| year = 2007

| rivals ref title = Temple Football Commitments

| scout ref title = 2007 Temple Football Recruiting Commits

| rivals school = temple

| scout s = 73

| scout overall = NR (DE)

| rivals overall = NR (DE), NR (NJ)

}}

College career

After high school, Wilkerson spent a year at Hargrave Military Academy. He subsequently enrolled at Temple University, where he played for the Temple Owls football team.[http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/04/former_linden_high_star_muhamm.html Former Linden High star Muhammad Wilkerson likely to be first New Jerseyan selected in 2011 NFL Draft] NJ.com, April 25, 2011 As a freshman at Temple in 2008, Wilkerson played in 11 games and recorded 13 tackles and a sack. As a sophomore in 2009, he started all 13 games and recorded 58 tackles and six sacks.

As a junior in 2010, Wilkerson recorded 68 tackles and 10 sacks.[http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/stats?playerId=385317 ESPN.com stats]{{dead link|date=July 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} Following his junior season, he was named to the first-team All-MAC selection and the team defensive MVP.

Professional career

=Pre-draft=

{{NFL predraft

| height ft = 6

| height in = 4 1/8

| weight = 315

| dash = 4.96

| ten split = 1.73

| twenty split = 2.78

| shuttle = 4.59

| cone drill = 7.31

| vertical = 29.0

| broad ft = 8

| broad in = 10

| bench = 27

| wonderlic =

| arm span = 35 1/4

| hand span = 10

| note = All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day{{Cite web |title=Muhammad Wilkerson |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=72413&draftyear=2011&genpos=DT |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120908141415/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=72413&draftyear=2011&genpos=DT |archive-date=September 8, 2012 |access-date=April 29, 2011 |publisher=NFL Draft Scout}}{{Cite web |title=Muhammad Wilkerson |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/muhammad-wilkerson?id=2495490 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110514000235/http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/muhammad-wilkerson?id=2495490 |archive-date=May 14, 2011 |access-date=April 29, 2011 |publisher=National Football League}}

}}

Wilkerson was initially what analysts termed "a sleeper selection"; however, following positive results at the NFL Combine and at Temple's Pro Day session, Wilkerson's draft stock rose significantly.{{Cite web |last=Wilson, Aaron |date=March 21, 2011 |title=Temple DL Muhammad Wilkerson to work out for Ravens, Chiefs this week |url=http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Temple-DL-Muhammad-Wilkerson-to-work-out-for-Ravens-Chiefs-this-week.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110524041443/http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Temple-DL-Muhammad-Wilkerson-to-work-out-for-Ravens-Chiefs-this-week.html |archive-date=May 24, 2011 |access-date=April 29, 2011 |publisher=National Football Post}} He became regarded as a versatile prospect whom NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock compared to Trevor Pryce, concluding that Wilkerson was a first round prospect.{{Cite web |date=March 11, 2011 |title=Defensive players lead the way on list of top 32 prospects |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81eb70a5/article/defensive-players-lead-the-way-on-list-of-top-32-prospects |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110427124252/http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81eb70a5/article/defensive-players-lead-the-way-on-list-of-top-32-prospects |archive-date=April 27, 2011 |access-date=April 29, 2011 |publisher=National Football League}}{{Cite web |last=Cimini, Rich |date=April 15, 2011 |title=Wilkerson taking long trip to NFL draft |url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/columns/story?columnist=cimini_rich&id=6355551 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110421043440/http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/columns/story?columnist=cimini_rich&id=6355551 |archive-date=April 21, 2011 |access-date=April 29, 2011 |publisher=ESPN}}

=New York Jets=

Wilkerson was drafted by the New York Jets in the first round with the thirtieth overall selection in the 2011 NFL Draft.{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/draft.htm |access-date=February 26, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Cimini, Rich |date=April 29, 2011 |title=Jets go safe route with Wilkerson |url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/columns/story?columnist=cimini_rich&id=6447220 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501062151/http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/columns/story?columnist=cimini_rich&id=6447220 |archive-date=May 1, 2011 |access-date=April 29, 2011 |publisher=ESPN}} He was the fourth Temple player to be drafted by the Jets, preceded by Mike Stromberg, Joe Klecko and Dave Yovanovits.{{Cite web |date=April 29, 2011 |title=Jets select Temple DL Wilkerson at No. 30 |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=nfl&id=6447095 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106205725/http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nfl&id=6447095 |archive-date=November 6, 2012 |access-date=April 29, 2011 |publisher=ESPN |agency=Associated Press}} He also became the Owls' highest draft pick since Paul Palmer, who was selected nineteenth overall in the 1987 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Pompey, Keith |date=April 29, 2011 |title=Jets take Temple's Wilkerson in first round |url=http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/colleges/temple/120943194.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501173504/http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/colleges/temple/120943194.html |archive-date=May 1, 2011 |access-date=April 29, 2011 |publisher=Philly.com}} Head coach Rex Ryan reiterated Wilkerson possesses similar attributes to Trevor Pryce. Wilkerson signed a four-year, $7.4 million contract on July 31, 2011.{{Cite web |last=Cimini, Rich |date=July 31, 2011 |title=Jets officially sign Santonio Holmes |url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6818882/new-york-jets-de-muhammad-wilkerson-agree-4-year-deal-source-says |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107175658/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6818882/new-york-jets-de-muhammad-wilkerson-agree-4-year-deal-source-says |archive-date=November 7, 2012 |access-date=September 23, 2011 |publisher=ESPN}}

==2011 season==

During the third preseason game against the New York Giants, Wilkerson got into a fight with running back Brandon Jacobs, resulting in both players getting ejected. He made his NFL debut in the season opener on September 11 against the Dallas Cowboys,{{Cite news |last=Glauber |first=Bob |date=September 7, 2011 |title=Debut of Jets' Wilkerson falls on Sept. 11 |url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/debut-of-jets-wilkerson-falls-on-sept-11-1.3152791 |access-date=December 7, 2015 |work=Newsday}} and recorded his first career sack a week later, sacking Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Luke McCown in the end zone for a safety.{{Cite web |date=September 18, 2011 |title=Sanchez, defense lead Jets past Jaguars, 32–3 |url=http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/jets/sanchez_defense_dominate_jaguars_6UUAYlVWEFcUpdxkYfhBZO |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110923153236/http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/jets/sanchez_defense_dominate_jaguars_6UUAYlVWEFcUpdxkYfhBZO |archive-date=September 23, 2011 |access-date=September 23, 2011 |website=New York Post |agency=Associated Press}} Wilkerson started all 16 games in 2011 making 49 tackles with 3 sacks, 2 passes defended, 1 forced fumble, and 1 safety enforced.

==2012 season==

During a game against the Seattle Seahawks on November 11, 2012, Wilkerson scooped up a fumble lost by Russell Wilson and returned it for a touchdown. The Jets lost the game 7–28, however. In 16 games (15 starts) of 2012, Wilkerson made 69 tackles with 5 sacks, 4 passes defended, 3 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery returned for a touchdown.

==2013 season==

file:Muhammad Wilkerson crop.jpg

Wilkerson finished the 2013 season with a combined 63 tackles, 10.5 sacks, 2 FF, and an interception. For his outstanding play, he was selected to the second All-Pro team by the Associated Press.

==2014 season==

On April 18, 2014, the Jets picked up the fifth-year, $6.96 million option of Wilkerson's rookie contract.{{Cite news |last=Schwartz |first=Paul |date=April 18, 2014 |title=Jets pick up fifth-year option on Muhammad Wilkerson |url=https://nypost.com/2014/04/18/jets-pick-up-fifth-year-option-on-muhammad-wilkerson/ |access-date=January 11, 2016 |work=NYPost.com}} During a game against the Green Bay Packers on September 14, 2014, he was disqualified for the first time in a regular season game for getting into a scuffle with several Packers players following their go-ahead touchdown.[https://www.nfl.com/news/jets-muhammad-wilkerson-ejected-for-taking-swings-0ap3000000394752 Jets' Muhammad Wilkerson ejected for taking swings] On September 20, 2014, Wilkerson was fined $20,000 by the NFL for his role in the brawl.[https://www.nfl.com/news/fines-roundup-muhammad-wilkerson-docked-20k-for-fight-0ap3000000397273 Fines roundup: Muhammad Wilkerson docked $20K for fight] In 13 starts, Wilkerson finished the year with 56 tackles, 6 sacks, 5 passes defended, and 1 forced fumble.

==2015 season==

During Week 17 against the Buffalo Bills on January 3, 2016, Wilkerson suffered a broken leg and was carted off the field as the Jets lost the game 17–22 and were eliminated from playoff contention despite finishing the year with a 10–6 record.{{Cite web |last=Cimini |first=Rich |date=January 3, 2016 |title=Muhammad Wilkerson suffers broken leg in finale |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/14493831/muhammad-wilkerson-new-york-jets-suffers-broken-leg-finale |access-date=January 11, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}} In 16 games, Wilkerson made 64 tackles, 12 sacks, 7 passes defended, and 3 fumble recoveries. He was a Pro Bowl selection for the first time of his career. He was ranked 39th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016.[http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2016/0ap3000000669662/Top-100-Players-of-2016-No-39-Muhammad-Wilkerson NFL Top 100 Players of 2016 – No. 39 Muhammad Wilkerson]

Wilkerson was selected for the 2016 Pro Bowl, but was unable to participate due to a right fibula fracture sustained during the Jets' final game of the season.{{Cite web |date=January 14, 2016 |title=Bengals DE Carlos Dunlap added to Pro Bowl |url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/cincinnati-bengals-carlos-dunlap-muhammad-wilkerson-pro-bowl-011416 |access-date=March 8, 2017 |website=Fox Sports}}

==2016 season==

On July 15, 2016, Wilkerson signed a 5-year deal worth $86 million featuring $53 million guaranteed and a $15 million signing bonus.{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |title=Wilkerson signs five-year deal with Jets |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/muhammad-wilkerson-signs-five-year-deal-with-jets-0ap3000000675080 |access-date=July 15, 2016 |publisher=NFL}} Wilkerson played 15 games in 2016, starting 14 of them, finishing with 58 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 3 passes defended, and a forced fumble.{{Cite web |last=Hanzus |first=Dan |title=Muhammad Wilkerson missed his own birthday cake |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/muhammad-wilkerson-missed-his-own-birthday-cake-0ap3000000735645 |access-date=November 6, 2016 |publisher=NFL}}

==2017 season==

On December 15, the Jets announced that Wilkerson would be scratched for the upcoming Week 15 game against the New Orleans Saints due to showing up late for a team meeting. It was also revealed the Wilkerson had a history of violating team rules, including showing up late or missing team meetings, therefore putting his tenure with the Jets in jeopardy.{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |title=Muhammad Wilkerson scratched from lineup in Week 15 |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jets-mo-wilkerson-staying-home-per-coach-s-decision-0ap3000000893254 |access-date=December 15, 2017 |publisher=NFL}} Wilkerson was inactive again for Week 16 against the Los Angeles Chargers. It was revealed that Wilkerson showed up late for team meetings four times in the past three years, and the Jets intended to release Wilkerson if he was inactive for one more game due to any sort of disciplinary reason.{{Cite web |date=December 24, 2017 |title=Jets DE Muhammad Wilkerson inactive for second game in a row |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21864154/new-york-jets-de-muhammad-wilkerson-inactive-vs-san-diego-chargers |access-date=December 24, 2017 |publisher=ESPN}} Ultimately, Wilkerson was declared inactive for the season finale against the New England Patriots in Week 17.{{Cite web |title=Muhammad Wilkerson will be inactive for Jets finale vs. Patriots |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/muhammad-wilkerson-inactive-jets-finale-patriots-article-1.3729351 |access-date=December 31, 2017 |publisher=NY Daily News}} Limited to 13 games (12 starts), Wilkerson finished with 46 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 4 passes defended, and an interception.

On February 28, 2018, Wilkerson was released by the Jets.{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |title=Jets release Muhammad Wilkerson 2 years after mega-deal |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jets-cut-muhammad-wilkerson-2-years-after-mega-deal-0ap3000000917989 |access-date=February 28, 2018 |publisher=NFL}}

=Green Bay Packers=

File:Muhammad Wilkerson 2018.jpg ]]

On March 15, 2018, Wilkerson signed a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers worth $5 million.{{Cite web |last=Wesseling, Chris |date=March 13, 2018 |title=Muhammad Wilkerson signing 1-year deal with Packers |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/muhammad-wilkerson-signing-1-year-deal-with-packers-0ap3000000921096 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |date=March 15, 2018 |title=Packers sign Wilkerson, acquire Kizer in trade |url=http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/Packers-sign-Wilkerson-acquire-Kizer-in-trade/e03a6dae-28d5-449b-a81a-30547314938f |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180425184638/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/Packers-sign-Wilkerson-acquire-Kizer-in-trade/e03a6dae-28d5-449b-a81a-30547314938f |archive-date=April 25, 2018 |website=Packers.com}}

On September 23, 2018, during Week 3 against the Washington Redskins, Wilkerson suffered a serious ankle injury after teammate Kentrell Brice accidentally leg-whipped him while attempting to tackle Washington running back Chris Thompson. Wilkerson was carted off the field{{Cite web |last=Shook, Nick |date=September 24, 2018 |title=Muhammad Wilkerson (ankle) likely out for season |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000966223/article/wilkerson-has-ankle-surgery-likely-out-for-season |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180929233514/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000966223/article/wilkerson-has-ankle-surgery-likely-out-for-season |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 29, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} and underwent surgery the same night in a Washington, D.C. hospital, causing him to miss the team flight back to Wisconsin.{{Cite web |last=Kruse |first=Zach |date=September 24, 2018 |title=Packers DL Muhammad Wilkerson has surgery for 'significant' injury |url=https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/24/packers-dl-muhammad-wilkerson-has-surgery-for-significant-injury/ |access-date=September 29, 2018 |website=PackersWire}} The Packers placed Wilkerson on injured reserve on September 29, ending his season.{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=September 29, 2018 |title=Packers place Muhammad Wilkerson (ankle) on IR |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000967497/article/packers-place-muhammad-wilkerson-ankle-on-ir |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180929233346/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000967497/article/packers-place-muhammad-wilkerson-ankle-on-ir |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 29, 2018 |access-date=September 29, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} He posted five total tackles for the 2018 season prior to the injury.

Wilkerson became a free agent in March 2019.{{Cite news |date=June 1, 2019 |title=Former Packers player Muhammad Wilkerson arrested for DWI |url=https://madison.com/wsj/former-packers-player-muhammad-wilkerson-arrested-for-dwi/article_ed3190d2-f558-5ce7-ad27-880e773beb73.html |access-date=September 25, 2020 |work=Madison.com}} He was suspended for the first two weeks of the 2020 NFL season on September 11, 2020,{{Cite news |last=Greenawalt, Tyler |date=September 13, 2020 |title=Ex-Jets DE Muhammad Wilkerson suspended following DWI arrest in March |url=https://jetswire.usatoday.com/2020/09/13/ex-jets-de-muhammad-wilkerson-suspended-following-dwi-arrest-in-march/ |access-date=September 25, 2020 |work=USAToday.com}} and had his suspension lifted on September 22.{{Cite news |date=September 22, 2020 |title=Muhammad Wilkerson: Suspension lifted |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/muhammad-wilkerson-suspension-lifted/ |access-date=September 25, 2020 |work=CBSSports.com}}

NFL career statistics

=Regular season=

Year	Team	GP	GS	COMB	TOTAL	AST	SACK	FF	FR	FR YDs	INT	INT YDs	AVG	LNG	TD	PD	STF	STF YDs	KB
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
2011 \|\| NYJ \| 16 \|\| 16 \|\| 49 \|\| 35 \|\| 14 \|\| 3.0 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 2 \|\| 9 \|\| 16 \|\| 0
2012 \|\| NYJ \| 16 \|\| 15 \|\| 69 \|\| 36 \|\| 33 \|\| 5.0 \|\| 3 \|\| 1 \|\| 21 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 4 \|\| 4 \|\| 10 \|\| 1
2013 \|\| NYJ \| 16 \|\| 16 \|\| 63 \|\| 43 \|\| 20 \|\| 10.5 \|\| 2 \|\| 0 \|\| 0\|\| 1 \|\| 6 \|\| 6 \|\| 6 \|\| 0 \|\| 3 \|\| 6 \|\| 14 \|\| 0
2014 \|\| NYJ \| 13 \|\| 13 \|\| 56 \|\| 31 \|\| 25 \|\| 6.0 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 5 \|\| 11 \|\| 23 \|\| 0
2015 \|\| NYJ \| 16 \|\| 15 \|\| 64 \|\| 39 \|\| 25 \|\| 12.0 \|\| 2\|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 7 \|\| 5 \|\| 7 \|\| 0
2016 \|\| NYJ \| 15 \|\| 14 \|\| 58 \|\| 33 \|\| 25 \|\| 4.5 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 3 \|\| 6 \|\| 15 \|\| 0
2017 \|\| NYJ \| 13 \|\| 12 \|\| 46 \|\| 26 \|\| 20 \|\| 3.5 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 3 \|\| 3 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 4 \|\| 2 \|\| 3 \|\| 0
2018 \|\| GB \| 3 \|\| 3 \|\| 5 \|\| 2 \|\| 3 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
colspan="2" \| Career \|\| 108 \|\| 104 \|\| 410 \|\| 245 \|\| 165 \|\| 44.5 \|\| 10 \|\| 1 \|\| 21 \|\| 2 \|\| 9 \|\| 4.5 \|\| 6 \|\| 0 \|\| 28 \|\| 43 \|\| 88 \|\| 1
colspan=20\|Source: [http://www.nfl.com/player/muhammadwilkerson/2495490/careerstats NFL.com]

Personal life

Wilkerson is a Muslim.{{Cite web |last=Glauber |first=Bob |date=September 7, 2011 |title=Debut of Jets' Wilkerson falls on Sept. 11 |url=https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/debut-of-jets-wilkerson-falls-on-sept-11-1.3152791 |access-date=March 15, 2018 |website=Newsday}}

Legal issues

On June 1, 2019, Wilkerson was arrested for DWI in Washington Heights, New York. At around 3:30 A.M., he was pulled over after running a stop sign. His alcohol content measured .09, exceeding the legal limit of .08 in New York.{{Cite web |title=Muhammad Wilkerson arrested on DWI charge |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001032501/article/muhammad-wilkerson-arrested-on-dwi-charge |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190602010938/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001032501/article/muhammad-wilkerson-arrested-on-dwi-charge |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 2, 2019 |access-date=June 1, 2019 |publisher=NFL}}

On March 4, 2020, it was revealed that Wilkerson was arrested by New Jersey State Police for DWI plus possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. It was Wilkerson's second DWI offense spanning within nine months.{{Cite web |title=Muhammad Wilkerson arrested for DWI, drug possession |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001105180/article/fa-wilkerson-arrested-for-dwi-drug-possession |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200305080334/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001105180/article/fa-wilkerson-arrested-for-dwi-drug-possession |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 5, 2020 |access-date=March 4, 2020 |publisher=NFL}}

References

External links

{{Football stats|nfl=2495490|espn=13985|pfr=W/WilkMu00|yahoo=24817}}
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[https://web.archive.org/web/20180312025529/http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/roster/Muhammad-Wilkerson/1275186c-48ee-4942-99fd-443a3fcc1afa New York Jets bio]
[http://www.owlsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4075&path=football Temple Owls bio]

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Category:American football defensive tackles

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