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Muhammad Wilkerson | Defensive Lineman

Team: New York Jets
Age / DOB:  (23) / 10/22/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 315
College: Temple
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Jets RE Muhammad Wilkerson will report to the team's offseason conditioning program "in the best shape of his life" after tweaking his diet and training five days a week at Lifetime Fitness in Maryland.
"Just sit back and, like [Terrell Owens] said, get your popcorn ready," quipped Jets defensive coordinator Dennis Thurman. Wilkerson substituted cheese and red meat for vegetables, chicken, and fish. He's currently 6-foot-4, 305 with nary an ounce of fat on him. Coming off a breakout year where Pro Football Focus graded him as the NFL's No. 2 3-4 defensive end behind only J.J. Watt, Wilkerson is poised for All-Pro attention entering his age-24 season. Apr 13 - 1:11 PM
Source: ESPN New York

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Muhammad Wilkerson - DL - Jets

Jets RE Muhammad Wilkerson's 2012 campaign was the most productive season by a Jets defensive lineman in Rex Ryan's head-coaching tenure.

Wilkerson amassed 70 tackles, three forced fumbles, and five sacks while grading out as Pro Football Focus' No. 2 3-4 defensive end in the entire league, behind only J.J. Watt. He was still snubbed for Pro Bowl recognition. Wilkerson, still just 23, is one of the Jets' few building blocks on either side of the ball.
Source: Jets on Twitter
Feb 8 - 5:33 PM
Muhammad Wilkerson - DL - Jets

Jets RE Muhammad Wilkerson (head) returned to a full practice on Friday and will play in Week 17 against the Bills.

He's listed as probable. Upon further review, the Jets determined that their best defensive lineman did not suffer a Week 16 concussion, and Wilkerson will be all systems go for the season finale. Wilkerson has really come into his own as a second-year player, ranking second overall in Pro Football Focus' 3-4 defensive end ratings. Only J.J. Watt is ahead of Wilkerson.
Source: ESPN New York
Fri, Dec 28, 2012 03:18:00 PM
Muhammad Wilkerson - DL - Jets

Jets RE Muhammad Wilkerson sustained a concussion during Sunday's Week 16 loss to the Chargers.

Wilkerson played every single snap in the game. The Jets didn't become aware of symptoms until afterward. Wilkerson is unlikely to get cleared for the finale in Buffalo, so his impressive second season is over. He was the Jets' second-best defender behind Antonio Cromartie this season, racking up 66 tackles, five sacks, three forced fumbles and four passes defensed.
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Wed, Dec 26, 2012 12:13:00 PM
Muhammad Wilkerson - DL - Jets

Jets second-year RE Muhammad Wilkerson has become a "dominant" player in 2012.

"(Wilkerson) can be a dominant inside rusher on third down and a dominant defensive end on early downs," said defensive coordinator Mike Pettine. Head coach Rex Ryan likened his 2011 first-round pick out of Temple to Richard Seymour. Pro Football Focus ranks Wilkerson as the league's second-best 3-4 DE behind only J.J. Watt. He has recorded 50 tackles, two sacks, and three forced fumbles in 11 games. "The rest of the league is going to know all about Muhammad Wilkerson," Ryan added.
Source: New York Daily News
Sun, Dec 2, 2012 09:07:00 AM
Muhammad Wilkerson - DL - Jets

Jets RE Muhammad Wilkerson confirms he's "fine" following his late-June car accident.

Wilkerson has been cleared by the Jets doctors, and should be 100 percent for training camp. Wilkerson was drawing consistent praise from the media and Jets coaching staff before his accident, and is expected to play "80-plus percent" of New York's defensive snaps after playing roughly 60 percent as a rookie.
Source: Conor Orr on Twitter
Tue, Jul 10, 2012 11:27:00 AM
Muhammad Wilkerson - DL - Jets

ESPN reports Jets RE Muhammad Wilkerson was treated for "minor injuries" after his car flipped in an early Saturday morning accident.

Wilkerson was charged with careless driving and failure to maintain his lane after striking another car at 4:29AM. The police report didn't indicate Wilkerson had been drinking. Even "minor injuries" could have Wilkerson questionable for the beginning of camp, though the Jets say he'll be ready. Coach Rex Ryan and DC Mike Pettine have both gone out of their way to praise Wilkerson this offseason, with the latter saying he was the team's second most impressive defender in OTAs after only Darrelle Revis.
Source: ESPN.com
Mon, Jun 25, 2012 02:15:00 PM
Muhammad Wilkerson - DL - Jets

Jets DC Mike Pettine says RE Muhammad Wilkerson was the second best defensive player -- behind only Darrelle Revis -- in New York's offseason program.

Pettine expects Wilkerson to play "80-plus percent" of the defensive snaps after playing roughly 60 percent as a rookie: "Mo's only going to come off the field when he needs a break." A staunch run defender with solid pass-rushing skills, Wilkerson should improve on the 49 tackles and three sacks he notched as a rookie.
Source: New York Daily News
Sat, Jun 23, 2012 01:08:00 PM
Muhammad Wilkerson - DL - Jets

Jets DL coach Karl Dunbar plans to employ frequent "46 fronts" on defense this season.

Rex Ryan wants to use the 46 "as much as we can." Invented by Rex's father Buddy, the alignment employs four down linemen and eight in the box. Quinton Coples will be the left end with Calvin Pace or Aaron Maybin rushing off the weak side. The interior tackles will be Muhammad Wilkerson and Sione Pouha. The Jets will remain a difficult team to run against in 2012, and Ryan will devise creative blitzes out of the formation.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Thu, May 17, 2012 10:03:00 AM
Muhammad Wilkerson - DL - Jets

Jets DE Muhammad Wilkerson won his appeal of a $10,000 fine stemming from an ejection in a preseason fight with Giants RB Brandon Jacobs.

Jacobs was fined $20,000 for the altercation where he appeared to be the aggressor. Wilkerson has been the heir apparent to Shaun Ellis for the Jets this season, recording 17 tackles and one sack as a starter in all seven games.
Related: Brandon Jacobs
Source: Scout.com
Sat, Nov 5, 2011 08:00:00 AM
Muhammad Wilkerson - DL - Jets

Coach Rex Ryan is installing first-rounder Muhammad Wilkerson as an immediate starter at defensive end.

Ryan loves Wilkerson's length, tenacity, and pass-rushing ability. The former Temple star is expected to move inside on nickel downs, allowing Calvin Pace and "DPR" (designated pass rusher) Jamaal Westerman to gang-rush the quarterback.
Related: Jamaal Westerman
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Tue, Aug 2, 2011 02:41:00 PM
Muhammad Wilkerson - DL - Jets

Jets signed No. 30 overall pick DE Muhammad Wilkerson to a four-year contract.

Deemed Shaun Ellis' heir apparent upon being drafted in April, Wilkerson is facing a tough transition from the MAC to the NFL following the league's lost offseason. However, he has the size and skills to be an immediate starter, and could definitely make an impact along the Jets' defensive line as a rookie.
Source: Manish Mehta on Twitter
Sat, Jul 30, 2011 01:40:00 PM
Muhammad Wilkerson - DL - Jets

Jets coach Rex Ryan confirmed that No. 30 overall pick Muhammad Wilkerson received a playbook from the team on Friday.

Unlike the Saints with Mark Ingram and Cam Jordan, and the Dolphins with Mike Pouncey, the Jets were smart enough to get Wilkerson their defensive plays. "(Wilkerson) got a playbook," said Ryan. "He was the only one who got a playbook." We suppose Wilkerson will be able to send a copy of the playbook to fellow defensive rookie Kenrick Ellis, the No. 94 overall pick.
Source: Newark-Star Ledger
Wed, May 4, 2011 03:31:00 PM
Muhammad Wilkerson - DL - Jets

Muhammad Wilkerson was drafted to be the "heir apparent" to free agent Shaun Ellis.

Coach Rex Ryan compared Wilkerson to both Trevor Pryce and Haloti Ngata as a massive end who can also move inside to tackle on nickel downs. Wilkerson will begin his career in a rotation with Mike DeVito, Marcus Dixon and Ropati Pitoitua. The Jets may now let Ellis walk in free agency.
Related: Shaun Ellis, Mike DeVito, Marcus Dixon, Ropati Pitoitua
Source: ESPN New York
Fri, Apr 29, 2011 03:07:00 PM
Muhammad Wilkerson - DL - Jets

Jets selected Temple DE Muhammad Wilkerson with the No. 30 overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft.

The Owls' leader in tackles for loss (13), sacks (9.5), and quarterback pressures as a junior, Wilkerson left the MAC school one year early after earning first-team all-conference honors in each of his final two seasons. Wilkerson has tremendous length and underrated pass-rush skills; ESPN's Mel Kiper rated him as the tenth best overall player in the draft. He'll be an immediate starter for the Jets at one of the defensive end spots.
Thu, Apr 28, 2011 11:28:00 PM

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