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Kyle Wilson | Defensive Back

Team: New York Jets
Age / DOB:  (25) / 5/30/1987
Ht / Wt:  5'10' / 190
College: Boise State
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Kyle Wilson is expected to take over as the Jets' full-time starting corner opposite Antonio Cromartie.
It's easy to forget that even though Darrelle Revis missed 13 games last year, the Jets had the NFL's No. 2 pass defense. Give credit to Cromartie, who was borderline dominant as a shadow corner, and Wilson, who held up reasonably well against No. 2 wideouts. The Jets could add competition for Wilson in the form of a draft pick. They've been linked to Houston cornerback D.J. Hayden. Apr 23 - 9:05 AM
Source: ESPN.com

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Kyle Wilson - DB - Jets

Kyle Wilson will take Darrelle Revis' (knee) spot in the starting lineup.

Wilson, a third-year pro out of Boise State, has been up-and-down as the slot corner. Now that he's playing every down opposite Antonio Cromartie, the Jets are going to have to adjust their whole scheme. Ellis Lankster will slide into the No. 3 role, leaving this secondary as one to attack in fantasy circles.
Source: ESPN New York
Tue, Sep 25, 2012 08:21:00 AM
Kyle Wilson - DB - Jets

Rex Ryan may be forced to play more zone coverage with Darrelle Revis (concussion) out for Sunday's contest against the Steelers.

The Jets secondary would likely be exposed in man-to-man coverage against the Steelers three-receiver sets if they aggressively blitz Ben Roethlisberger. Kyle Wilson will start in place of Revis, leaving them with Ellis Lankster and Isaiah Trufant as their No. 3 and No. 4 corners. Needless to say, this is a great matchup for Roethlisberger as well as WRs Antonio Brown and Mike Wallace.
Source: ESPN New York
Sat, Sep 15, 2012 12:36:00 PM
Kyle Wilson - DB - Jets

Jets coach Rex Ryan believes Kyle Wilson has rebounded from a rough rookie year to emerge as the NFL's best nickel back this season.

"He's playing unbelievable for us and it's only going to get better," added Darrelle Revis. "He wants it. He wants to be great and he's on the way." Pro Football Focus has rated Wilson as the No. 49 NFL cornerback this year after he graded out 54th last season. If the Jets are so confident in Wilson, perhaps they'll leave him in the slot to cover Wes Welker this week.
Source: ESPN New York
Fri, Nov 11, 2011 05:31:00 PM
Kyle Wilson - DB - Jets

Jets HC Rex Ryan says second-year CB Kyle Wilson looks like a "different guy" from his rookie year.

"His confidence is there," Ryan said. "He's carrying himself different." That's good, since Wilson appeared lost for much of 2010. Wilson should open the season as the Jets' nickel back as long as he looks competent in the preseason.
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Sun, Aug 7, 2011 12:23:00 PM
Kyle Wilson - DB - Jets

ESPN New York's Rich Cimini calls the extended NFL lockout a "huge setback" for second-year CB Kyle Wilson.

Wilson certainly could've benefited from OTAs and minicamps to restore his confidence after a rough rookie year. The off period has also given Jets brass more time to contemplate upgrades at the position opposite Darrelle Revis. We don't think it's realistic to believe Wilson can be an adequate starter yet. He was Pro Football Focus' 53rd-rated corner in the NFL last year.
Source: ESPN New York
Thu, Jun 9, 2011 11:30:00 AM
Kyle Wilson - DB - Jets

Darrelle Revis says he's "trying to bring the beast out of" second-year CB Kyle Wilson this offseason.

The duo have been working out together, which can obviously only be good for Wilson after he struggled for most of his rookie season, particularly with following the ball. Unless the new labor rules make Antonio Cromartie a restricted free agent, Wilson will have every chance to earn a starting job this summer.
Related: Darrelle Revis
Source: ESPN New York
Sat, May 21, 2011 01:58:00 PM
Kyle Wilson - DB - Jets

Jets CB Kyle Wilson is expected to compete for a starting job this summer.

The Jets are expected to show Antonio Cromartie the door, leaving a vacancy opposite Darrelle Revis. According to beat writer Rich Cimini, Wilson lost the nickel job early last season because he "looked like a blind-folded kid at a birthday party, trying to hack at a candy-filled pinata." Wilson has starter-level talent, but he'll have to prove he can follow the ball in training camp.
Source: ESPN New York
Wed, Feb 23, 2011 11:57:00 AM
Kyle Wilson - DB - Jets

Kyle Wilson has reportedly earned back nickel duties, replacing Drew Coleman this week.

Wilson played only two defensive snaps last week, but Coleman is in the doghouse after giving up six catches for 101 yards and a score against the Lions.
Related: Drew Coleman
Source: New York Daily News
Fri, Nov 12, 2010 09:09:00 AM
Kyle Wilson - DB - Jets

Coach Rex Ryan indicated that rookie CB Kyle Wilson's role is "shrinking" due to continued poor play.

"We're in the win business," Ryan said. "I love all these guys but we're going to play the ones that give us the best opportunity." Wilson has struggled to follow the ball and look back, a flaw in technique that has cost him several pass interference penalties as well as opposing touchdowns.
Source: New York Daily News
Fri, Oct 29, 2010 10:56:00 AM
Kyle Wilson - DB - Jets

Coach Rex Ryan indicated that Drew Coleman will start over rookie Kyle Wilson if Darrelle Revis can't go this week.

"The one kid (Wilson) is a little snakebitten right now," Ryan said. "For some reason, you can be making great plays, great plays, and all of a sudden you get into a little spell and it seems like everything they throw at you is caught." Revis seems likely to rejoin the lineup this week. The Jets' secondary is burnable if he doesn't.
Related: Drew Coleman
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Thu, Oct 7, 2010 05:42:00 PM
Kyle Wilson - DB - Jets

Rookie CB Kyle Wilson is being used on punt returns once again with Darrelle Revis now back in the fold.

Wilson has been rotating reps with SS Jim Leonhard in this week's practices. The first-rounder had been penciled in as the primary option on punts before Revis' holdout.
Related: Jim Leonhard
Source: New York Post
Fri, Sep 10, 2010 12:07:00 PM
Kyle Wilson - DB - Jets

SI's Peter King confirms that first-round pick Kyle Wilson has beaten out Dwight Lowery to be the Jets' starting right cornerback.

At least until Darrelle Revis signs. Wilson, the 29th overall pick in April's draft, is on schedule to open the season opposite LCB Antonio Cromartie. The rookie will likely be targeted early and often by opposing quarterbacks.
Related: Dwight Lowery
Source: SI.com
Fri, Aug 13, 2010 05:57:00 PM
Kyle Wilson - DB - Jets

Jets agreed to terms with No. 29 overall pick CB Kyle Wilson on a five-year, $12.99 million contract, including $7.12 million guaranteed.

Last year's 29th pick, Hakeem Nicks, received $12.54 million contract over five years with $6.5 million guaranteed. Wilson received the bulk of the punt return reps and is expected to step right in as the nickel back in the NFL's most dominant secondary. Coach Rex Ryan (and possibly his brother Rob as well) believes Wilson was the best corner talent in the draft.
Source: Rod Boone on Twitter
Sat, Jul 31, 2010 10:57:00 PM
Kyle Wilson - DB - Jets

Rookie CB Kyle Wilson has been getting the bulk of the punt-return reps in Jets OTAs.

The Jets only used Jerricho Cotchery last year out of desperation, and Wilson was a successful returner at Boise State. Wilson has already shown impressive form in practice. He's slotted in as the team's main punt returner with Brad Smith likely handling kickoffs.
Related: Brad Smith
Source: newyorkjets.com
Fri, Jun 4, 2010 09:13:00 AM

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