Tavon Wilson

CAREER TRANSACTIONS:

• Signed by the Colts as a free agent on August 8, 2020.
• Signed by the Detroit Lions as an unrestricted free agent on March 10, 2016.
• Selected by the New England Patriots in the second round (48th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS:

• Signed by the Colts as a free agent on August 8, 2020.
• Signed by the Detroit Lions as an unrestricted free agent on March 10, 2016.
• Selected by the New England Patriots in the second round (48th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft.

2019 (LIONS):

• Appeared in all 16 games (13 starts) and tallied a career-high 92 tackles (65 solo) 3.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, five passes defensed and two fumble recoveries. Contributed on special teams with six stops.

2018 (LIONS):

• Saw action in 15 games (three starts) and accumulated 32 tackles (27 solo), 2.0 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack. Also added four tackles on special teams.

2017 (LIONS):

• Played in 10 games (nine starts) and recorded 55 tackles (42 solo), a career-high 6.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, two passes defensed, one interception and one forced fumble. Placed on Injured Reserve on November 27.
• Led the team in tackles (10) and added 3.0 tackles for loss in Week 5 vs. Carolina.

2016 (LIONS):

• Appeared in 15 games (14 starts) and totaled 87 tackles (72 solo), 4.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, two passes defensed, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries. Contributed on special teams with two tackles.
• Started one postseason contest and tallied seven tackles (six solo).

2015 (PATRIOTS):

• Saw action in nine games and recorded 10 tackles (eight solo) and one pass defensed. Also added three special teams stops.

2014 (PATRIOTS):

• Played in all 16 games and tallied 18 tackles (15 solo), 1.0 tackle for loss and two passes defensed. Contributed on special teams with four stops.
• Saw action in three postseason contests and recorded two tackles (one solo).

2013 (PATRIOTS):

• Appeared in 13 games and accumulated one solo tackle, one pass defensed and one interception (returned for a touchdown). Added two special teams stops.
• Played in two postseason contests, but did not record any statistics.

2012 (PATRIOTS):

• Saw action in all 16 games (four starts) as a rookie and recorded 36 tackles (25 solo), career highs in passes defensed (six) and interceptions (four) and also added two fumble recoveries.
• Appeared in two postseason contests and accumulated three tackles (two solo).

COLLEGE:

• Appeared in 50 games (38 starts) at Illinois (2008-11) and totaled 205 tackles (133 solo), 12.5 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, 21 passes defensed, three interceptions, one forced fumble and four fumble recoveries.
• As a senior, he was named Honorable Mention All-Big Ten after he started all 13 games and tallied 81 tackles (51 solo), 6.5 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, six passes defensed, one interception, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.
• In 2010, he was named Honorable Mention All-Big Ten after he started all 13 games and recorded 48 tackles (26 solo), 2.0 tackles for loss, eight passes defensed, one interception and two fumble recoveries. Named a Big Ten Sportsmanship Honoree.
• As a sophomore, started 12 games and accumulated 74 tackles (56 solo), 3.5 tackles for loss, seven passes defensed and one interception.
• In 2008, he totaled two tackles as a true freshman.

PERSONAL:

• Attended H.D. Woodson High School in Washington, D.C.
• Played both offense and defense and tallied 48 receptions for 958 yards and 10 touchdowns, as well as nine interceptions (two returned for touchdowns).
• Earned First Team All-Metro honors by the Washington Post.
• Rated the No. 28 best cornerback by ESPN.
• Majored in communication.
• A native of Washington, D.C.