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Mazzi Wilkins
Personal information
Born: (1995-10-12) October 12, 1995 (age 29)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:Henry B. Plant High School
(Tampa, Florida)
College:South Florida
Position:Cornerback
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:3
Pass deflections:0
Interceptions:0
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Mazzi Wilkins (born October 12, 1995) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football for South Florida.

College career

Wilkins was a member of the South Florida Bulls for five seasons, redshirting his true freshman year. He finished his collegiate career with 110 tackles, 22 passes defensed, three interceptions, and one fumble recovery in 47 games played, of which he started 22.[1]

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Wilkins signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on July 23, 2019.[2] Wilkins was waived at the end of training camp during final roster cuts, but was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 1, 2019.[3] The Buccaneers promoted Wilkins to the active roster on November 13, 2019.[4] He made his NFL debut on December 1, 2019, against the Jacksonville Jaguars, making two tackles in a 28–11 win.[5]

Wilkins was waived by the Buccaneers during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, and was signed to the practice squad the following day.[6] He was elevated to the active roster on September 12 for the team's Week 1 game against the New Orleans Saints, and reverted to the practice squad the day after the game.[7] He was promoted to the active roster on September 19, 2020,[8] but was waived two days later.[9] The Buccaneers re-signed him to their practice squad on October 19.[10] He was released on January 5, 2021.[11]

Wilkins signed with the Alphas of The Spring League in May 2021.[12]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Wilkins signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL on June 22, 2021.[13] He was released on July 27, 2021.[14]

Arizona Cardinals

On September 22, 2021, the Arizona Cardinals signed Wilkins to their practice squad. He was released on September 29, 2021.[15]

Baltimore Ravens

On October 4, 2021, the Baltimore Ravens signed Wilkins to their practice squad.[16]

Philadelphia Stars

On February 22, 2022, the Philadelphia Stars selected Wilkins in the 10th round of the inaugural draft of the newly revived United States Football League, He was taken as the 18th overall cornerback selected.[17]

Wilkins was placed on the team's injured reserve list on May 18, 2023.[18]

He became a free agent after the 2023 season.

NFL career statistics

Legend
Led the league
Bold Career high
Year Team GP GS Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
Comb Total Ast Sack PD Int Yds Avg TDs FF FR
2019 TB 5 5 3 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
2020 TB 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
2021 BAL - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total 6 5 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Source: NFL.com

References

  1. ^ Williams, Charean (November 13, 2019). "Bucs promote Mazzi Wilkins from the practice squad". Profootballtalk.com. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
  2. ^ Comeaux, Jonathan (July 23, 2019). "Buccaneers Signing TE Troy Niklas & CB Mazzi Wilkins, Waive Two". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
  3. ^ Stroud, Rick (September 1, 2019). "Bucs form practice squad, Mazzi Wilkins, Bruce Anderson among them". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
  4. ^ Winter, Evan (November 13, 2019). "Bucs promote CB Mazzi Wilkins to active roster". BucsNation.com. SB Nation. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
  5. ^ Arcia, Gil (December 1, 2019). "Notes and highlights from the Buccaneers 28-11 win over the Jaguars". BucsNation.com. SB Nation. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
  6. ^ Smith, Scott (September 6, 2020). "Bucs Get Draft Picks Back on Super-Sized Practice Squad". Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
  7. ^ Smith, Scott (September 12, 2020). "Cyril Grayson, Mazzi Wilkins Elevated to Game Day Roster". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
  8. ^ Smith, Scott (September 19, 2020). "Bucs Promote Mazzi Wilkins, Elevate Two Others from Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  9. ^ Smith, Scott (September 21, 2020). "Bucs Waive CB Mazzi Wilkins". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  10. ^ Talbot, Damond (October 19, 2020). "Buccaneers have signed DB Mazzi Wilkins to their practice squd". NFL Draft Diamonds. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
  11. ^ Smith, Scott (January 5, 2021). "Bucs Add RB C.J. Prosise to Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  12. ^ @TheSpringLeague (May 2, 2021). "First look at the #TSLAlphas roster at #TSL2021!" (Tweet). Retrieved June 22, 2021 – via Twitter.
  13. ^ Winnipeg Blue Bombers [@Wpg_BlueBombers] (June 22, 2021). "The team has added defensive back 🇺🇸 Mazzi Wilkins (@mazzi_inc) to the roster" (Tweet). Retrieved June 22, 2021 – via Twitter.
  14. ^ Winnipeg Blue Bombers [@Wpg_BlueBombers] (June 22, 2021). "The team have released defensive back 🇺🇸 Mazzi Wilkins (@mazzi_inc) from the roster" (Tweet). Retrieved July 27, 2021 – via Twitter.
  15. ^ Urban, Darren (September 29, 2021). "Cardinals Promote Antonio Hamilton From Practice Squad". AZCardinals.com.
  16. ^ Oestreicher, Kevin (October 4, 2021). "Ravens announce two practice squad moves". Ravens Wire. USA Today. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  17. ^ "RUSFL DRAFT: EVERY PICK FROM DAY 1". UNITED STATES FOOTBALL LEAGUE. Fox Sports. February 22, 2022.
  18. ^ @USFLStars (May 18, 2023). "Transferred Player to Injured Reserve List" (Tweet). Retrieved May 19, 2023 – via Twitter.
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