Tavon Wilson
 Wilson in the 2013 NFL postseason. | |||||||||||||
No. 27 New England Patriots | |||||||||||||
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Personal information | |||||||||||||
| Date of birth: March 19, 1990 (age 23) | |||||||||||||
| Place of birth: Washington, D.C. | |||||||||||||
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Career information | |||||||||||||
| College: Illinois | |||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: 2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 48 | |||||||||||||
| Debuted in 2012 for the New England Patriots | |||||||||||||
Career history
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| Roster status: Active | |||||||||||||
Career highlights and awards
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Career NFL statistics as of 2013 | |||||||||||||
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Tavon Wilson (born March 19, 1990) is an American football safety for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Illinois.
College career
Wilson started the last 38 games of his collegiate career, spanning his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. In 2011 he was named the team's outstanding defensive back at the annual postseason banquet.
- Honorable Mention All-Big Ten (2010 & 2011)
- Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week (10/10/11)
- CFPA National Defensive Performer and DB of the Week (10/10/11)
- Big Ten Sportsmanship Honoree (2010)
Professional career
New England Patriots
Considered a versatile athlete who can play both cornerback and safety, Wilson was drafted in the second round by the New England Patriots in the 2012 NFL Draft. He recorded his first interception on Jake Locker during the opening game of the 2012 NFL season. Wilson finished the 2012 season with 41 total tackles (28 solo, 13 assisted) and four interceptions for 87 interception return yards.
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