Kristian Wilkerson

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Experience: 3 years

Height: 6-1

Age: 27

Weight: 214 lbs

College: Southeast Missouri State

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Recent Games

WK	OPP	RESULT
1	@Broncos	W 17 - 16
2	@Bills	L 10 - 38
3	Steelers	L 18 - 23
4	@Chargers	L 17 - 24
5	Packers	W 17 - 13
6	Patriots	W 21 - 17
7	@Bears	L 12 - 30
8	@Lions	L 14 - 26

Career Stats

WRTE Career

SEASON	TEAM	G	GS	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LOST
2020	New England Patriots	1	0
2021	New England Patriots	3	1	4	42	10.5	20	2
2023	Las Vegas Raiders	2	1
TOTAL		6	2	4	42	3.5	20	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Biography

TRANSACTIONS: Originally signed by Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent, May 7, 2020…Waived by Titans, Sept. 5, 2020…Signed by New England Patriots to practice squad, Sept. 8, 2020…Re-signed by Patriots, Jan. 4, 2021…Waived by the Patriots, Aug. 31, 2021…Signed by Patriots to practice squad, Sept. 1, 2021…Re-signed by Patriots, Jan. 17, 2021…Waived by Patriots, Feb. 15, 2023…Claimed via waivers by Indianapolis Colts, Feb. 20, 2023…Waived by Colts, May 2, 2023…Signed by Las Vegas Raiders as a free agent, May 15, 2023.

TRANSACTIONS: Originally signed by Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent, May 7, 2020…Waived by Titans, Sept. 5, 2020…Signed by New England Patriots to practice squad, Sept. 8, 2020…Re-signed by Patriots, Jan. 4, 2021…Waived by the Patriots, Aug. 31, 2021…Signed by Patriots to practice squad, Sept. 1, 2021…Re-signed by Patriots, Jan. 17, 2021…Waived by Patriots, Feb. 15, 2023…Claimed via waivers by Indianapolis Colts, Feb. 20, 2023…Waived by Colts, May 2, 2023…Signed by Las Vegas Raiders as a free agent, May 15, 2023.

AT A GLANCE

Has appeared in four games with one start over three seasons with the Patriots (2020-22), totaling four receptions for 42 yards (10.5 avg.) and two touchdowns.
Played four seasons at Southeast Missouri State (2015-18) where he appeared in 47 games with 43 starts and totaled 219 receptions for 3,540 yards and 33 touchdowns.

CAREER: Spent three years with the Patriots (2020-22) and has appeared in four games with one start during his career, totaling four receptions for 42 yards (10.5 avg.) and two touchdowns.

2022 (with NE):Spent the entire season on the Patriots Reserve/Injured list.

2021 (with NE): Spent the majority of the season on the Patriots practice squad, but played in three games (one start) as a standard roster elevation…Pulled in four receptions for 42 yards (10.5 avg.) and two touchdowns…(11/7) at Car.: Appeared in his first game of the season as a standard practice squad elevation and saw action on both offense and special teams…(12/26) at Buf.: Saw action on special teams as a standard practice squad elevation…(1/2/22) vs. Jac.: Made his first NFL start as a standard practice squad elevation and pulled in four receptions for 42 yards (10.5 avg.) and two touchdowns…Caught his first NFL touchdown on a 6-yard pass from Patriots QB Mac Jones in the second quarter, then caught his second touchdown pass on a 20-yard pass in the third quarter.

2020 (with Ten. and NE): Spent training camp with the Tennessee Titans after being signed as an undrafted free agent and joined the Patriots practice squad after being waived at roster cutdown...(11/9) at NYJ: Made his NFL debut after being elevated from the practice squad to the active roster.

COLLEGE: Played four seasons at Southeast Missouri State (2015-18), where he appeared in 47 games with 43 starts and totaled 219 receptions for 3,540 yards with 33 touchdowns…Set school records in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns…As a senior in 2019, started all 13 games and recorded a career-high 71 receptions for a career-high 1,350 yards and 10 touchdowns…As a junior in 2018, started 13 games and led the team with 61 receptions for 894 yards and a career-high 14 touchdowns…As a sophomore in 2017, appeared in 10 games with nine starts and recorded 52 receptions for 553 yards and five touchdowns…As a freshman in 2016, saw action in all 11 games and caught 35 passes for 743 yards and four scores.

PERSONAL: Attended Craigmont High School in Memphis, Tennessee, where racked up 155 receptions for 2,403 yards and 36 touchdowns during his prep career…Totaled 60 receptions for 917 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior…In 2013, recorded 49 catches for 797 yards and 11 touchdowns…Hauled in 46 passes for 689 yards and 10 touchdowns as a sophomore…Participated in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game…Helped lead his team to a 9-3 record and appearance in Class 5A playoffs.

SINGLE-GAME HIGHS: RECEIVING: Receptions – 4, 1/2/22 vs. Jac. Yards – 42, 1/2/22 vs. Jac. Long – 20t, 1/2/22 vs. Jac. Touchdowns – 2, 1/2/22 vs. Jac.

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O'Connell throws STRIKE to Wilkerson for 2-yard toe-drag TD

Quarterback Aidan O'Connell finds wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson in the back of the end zone for a 2-yard touchdown against the Rams.

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Hoyer's play action leads to WIDE OPEN Wilkerson for 23-yard gain

Quarterback Brian Hoyer runs the play action to perfection and connects with wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson for 23 yards during the first quarter against the Rams.