Kristian Wilkerson

Kristian Wilkerson
Profile
PositionWide receiver
Personal information
Born (1997-01-10) January 10, 1997
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight214 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High schoolCraigmont (Memphis)
CollegeSoutheast Missouri State (2015–2019)
NFL draft2020: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
  • First-team All-OVC (2019)
  • Second-team All-OVC (2018)
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Receptions6
Receiving yards60
Receiving touchdowns3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kristian Wilkerson (born January 10, 1997) is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.

College career

Wilkerson was a member of the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks for five seasons, redshirting as a true freshman.[1] As a redshirt senior, he caught 71 passes for 1,350 yards and 10 touchdowns and was named first-team All-Ohio Valley Conference and a second-team All-American by HERO Sports.[2] Wilkerson finished his collegiate career with 219 receptions for 3,540 yards and 33 touchdowns, all of which were school records.[3]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+1⁄8 in
(1.86 m)		 200 lb
(91 kg)		 31+7⁄8 in
(0.81 m)		 9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		 4.50 s 1.45 s 2.54 s 4.09 s 6.68 s 39.5 in
(1.00 m)		 10 ft 8 in
(3.25 m)		 12 reps
All values from Pro Day[4]

Tennessee Titans

Wilkerson was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2020.[5] He was waived on September 5, 2020, during final roster cuts.[6]

New England Patriots

Wilkerson was signed to the practice squad of the New England Patriots on September 8, 2020.[7] Wilkerson was elevated to the Patriots' active roster on November 9, and made his debut that night on Monday Night Football in a 30–27 win over the New York Jets. He reverted to the practice squad after the game.[8]

Wilkerson signed a reserve/future contract with New England on January 4, 2021.[9] On August 31, he was released as part of final roster cuts,[10] but re-signed with the practice squad the following day.[11]

On January 2, 2022, Wilkerson was elevated for the Week 17 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars and scored his first two NFL touchdowns.[12][13] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on January 17.[14]

On August 30, 2022, Wilkerson was placed on injured reserve.[15] On February 15, 2023, the Patriots waived Wilkerson.[16]

Indianapolis Colts

On February 16, 2023, Wilkerson was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts.[17] He was waived by Indianapolis on May 2.[18]

Las Vegas Raiders

On May 15, 2023, Wilkerson signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.[19] He was waived on November 4 and re-signed to the practice squad three days later.[20][21] Wilkerson signed a reserve/future contract with Las Vegas on January 8, 2024.[22]

On August 27, 2024, Wilkerson was waived by the Raiders and re-signed to the practice squad.[23][24] He signed a reserve/future contract with Las Vegas on January 6, 2025.[25] On May 12, Wilkerson was released by the Raiders.[26]

Buffalo Bills

On May 19, 2025, Wilkerson signed with the Buffalo Bills.[27] He was released on August 26 as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[28][29] Wilkerson was released on November 11.[30]

Tennessee Titans (second stint)

On November 18, 2025, Wilkerson signed with the Tennessee Titans' practice squad.[31] He was released on November 25.[32] On December 2, Wilkerson was re-signed to the practice squad.[33] He was released by the Titans on December 22.[34]

Buffalo Bills (second stint)

On January 13, 2026, Wilkerson signed with the Buffalo Bills' practice squad.[35]

References

  1. ^ Kyed, Doug (September 7, 2020). "Patriots Might Have Something In New Practice Squad Wide Receiver". NESN.com. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  2. ^ Saverino, Nate (December 26, 2019). "Two-Minute Drill: Hall and Wilkerson Earn All-American Honors". KRCU. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  3. ^ Melo, Justin (May 11, 2020). "2020 NFL Draft: Interview with Titans UDFA WR Kristian Wilkerson". MusicCityMiracles.com. SB Nation. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  4. ^ "2020 Draft Scout Kristian Wilkerson, Southeast Missouri NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  5. ^ Bacharach, Erik (May 4, 2020). "Titans sign 14 undrafted free agents, with a focus on wide receiver". The Tennessean. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  6. ^ "Kristian Wilkerson: Can't stick in Tennessee". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. September 5, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  7. ^ Goss, Nick (September 8, 2020). "Patriots sign two WRs to practice squad before Week 1 of NFL season". NBC Sports Boston. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  8. ^ @Patriots (November 10, 2020). "LB Terez Hall and WR Kristian Wilkerson revert to the practice squad" (Tweet). Retrieved December 15, 2020 – via Twitter.
  9. ^ "Patriots Sign 10 Players to Future Contracts". Patriots.com. January 4, 2021.
  10. ^ New England Patriots Staff (September 1, 2021). "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster Limit; Acquire OL Yasir Durant in a Trade with Kansas City". Patriots.com. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  11. ^ New England Patriots Staff (September 1, 2021). "Patriots Sign 12 Players to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  12. ^ Kyed, Doug (November 9, 2020). "Source: Patriots Practice Squad Wideout Kristian Wilkerson Traveling Week 9". NESN.com. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  13. ^ "Game Notes: Patriots extend streak to nine straight wins against the Jets". Patriots.com. November 10, 2020. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  14. ^ "Patriots sign six players to future contracts". Patriots.com. January 17, 2022.
  15. ^ "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster Limit". Patriots.com. August 30, 2022.
  16. ^ "Patriots Release Three Players". Patriots.com. February 15, 2023.
  17. ^ "Colts Claim WR Kristian Wilkerson Off Waivers From New England Patriots". Colts.com. February 16, 2023.
  18. ^ "Colts waive RBs Darrynton Evans, Aaron Shampklin, CB David Vereen, WR Kristian Wilkerson". Colts.com. May 2, 2023.
  19. ^ "Raiders sign WR Kristian Wilkerson". Raiders.com. May 15, 2023.
  20. ^ Damien, Levi (November 4, 2023). "Raiders sign LB Malik Reed off practice squad, waive WR Kristian Wilkerson". Raiders Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
  21. ^ Ulrich, Logan (November 7, 2023). "Raiders make three practice squad moves". NFL Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
  22. ^ "Raiders announce 15 Reserve/Future signings". Raiders.com. January 8, 2024.
  23. ^ "Raiders make moves to bring roster to 53-player limit". Raiders.com. August 27, 2024.
  24. ^ "Raiders announce practice squad additions". Raiders.com. August 28, 2024.
  25. ^ "Raiders sign 12 players to Reserve/Future contracts". Raiders.com. January 6, 2025.
  26. ^ "Raiders sign 6 players, waive/release 6 players". Raiders.com. May 12, 2025.
  27. ^ Williams, Charean (May 19, 2025). "Bills sign free agent WR Kristian Wilkerson". NBC Sports. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  28. ^ Glab, Maddy. "Bills release 27 players Aug. 26". buffalobills.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  29. ^ White, Alec. "Bills sign 16 players to practice squad". buffalobills.com. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  30. ^ Ciano, Sydney (November 11, 2025). "Bills sign wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. to practice squad, place DE Landon Jackson on IR". BuffaloBills.com.
  31. ^ Wyatt, Jim. "Titans Sign WR James Proche II to Active Roster, Place WR Calvin Ridley on Injured Reserve". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  32. ^ "Tennessee Titans adjust practice squad ahead of matchup with Jacksonville Jaguars". Titans Wire. USA Today. November 25, 2025.
  33. ^ "Kristian Wilkerson: Re-signed to practice squad". CBS Sports. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
  34. ^ "NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/22/25". freep.com. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
  35. ^ Ciano, Sydney. "Bills place WR Gabe Davis on IR, designate DT Ed Oliver and WR Curtis Samuel to return". BuffaloBills.com. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
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