Tavon
Wilson.
Tavon
Wilson.
Illinois
Tavon Wilson is best suited for a versatile defensive scheme that prioritizes players capable of playing multiple positions in the secondary, often seen in the New England Patriots' flexible defensive approach.
Year 1 as a core special teamer, with a ceiling as a dime package safety and occasional nickel corner.
Single-high safety schemes where coverage versatility isn't valued as highly.
Wilson's blend of nickel coverage and special teams ability makes him a valuable depth piece for a flexible defense.
Selected #48 overall in Round 2 of the 2012 NFL Draft by New England Patriots out of Illinois.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
— No athletic data recorded
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Illinois | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Illinois | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Illinois | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | — | 38 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Tavon Wilson was a versatile defensive back who played safety and nickel corner for the New England Patriots, Detroit Lions, and Indianapolis Colts. He was a consistent contributor and special teams player.