Английская Википедия:Gabe Wilkins
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox NFL player Gabriel Nicholas Wilkins (born January 9, 1971) is a former American football defensive end who played for the Green Bay Packers and the San Francisco 49ers in a six-year career that lasted from 1994 to 1999 in the National Football League (NFL).[1]
Early life
He attended Gettys D. Broome High School.[2]
Collegiate career
Attending NAIA Gardner–Webb University, Wilkins recorded 29 sacks and 53 tackles for loss (both school records), and participated in the 1992 NAIA Football Championship game.[3]
Professional career
Green Bay Packers
Wilkins was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 1994 NFL Draft (fourth round, 126th overall).[4][5] After being used sparingly in his first three seasons, Wilkins performed well in relief of Reggie White during Super Bowl XXXI, recording a tackle and a deflected pass. Becoming a starter after Sean Jones retired in 1997, Wilkins finished the season with 50 tackles, 5.5 sacks, a 77-yard interception return touchdown, and a fumble recovery touchdown.[1] However, Wilkins played only one drive of Super Bowl XXXII due to a knee injury.[6]
San Francisco 49ers
Following the 1997 season, the San Francisco 49ers signed Wilkins to a 5-year, $20 million contract.[6] After recording 30 tackles and a sack over two years in San Francisco and being injured late in his career,[7] Wilkins retired after the 1999 season.[8]
Post-career life
Wilkins now lives in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with his wife and four daughters.[9]
References
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- American football defensive ends
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- Green Bay Packers players
- San Francisco 49ers players
- People from Spartanburg County, South Carolina
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