South Carolina State University Athletics

One of three returning starters in a talented linebacker rotation...Should be the starter at either the “will” or “mike” linebacker position as he will play multiple positions along the defensive front...Is one of the top performers at his position in the MEAC...Possesses great on-field awareness and is difficult to block...Has also been a major contributor or special teams throughout his SC State career...Was named a 2010 captain and earned a spot on the preseason All-MEAC squad 2009: Stepped into a starting role at MLB, taking over for All-MEAC linebacker Marshall McFadden who suffered a season-ending injury prior to the start of the campaign...Was the most reliable and durable performer at his position and earned the team’s Top Defensive Player award and All-MEAC second-team accolades...Finished second on the team in tackles with 82, including 50 unassisted and eight for loss. 2008: Saw significant playing time at the “Will” linebacker position in all 13 contests …Had the eighth most tackles on the squad with 43, including 35 unassisted. Also registered two tackles for loss and one interception, which came against Clemson…Was an impact player on special teams. 2007: Saw action in all eleven Bulldog contests as a true freshman, mostly as a backup at the “will” linebacker position…Was very productive at the position and was also a standout on special teams, tying punter Aaron Haire for special teams MVP honors…Ended the season with 26 total tackles, 17 unassisted. High School: Was a teammate of SC State quarterback and former “Mr. Football” Malcolm Long at Gaffney High…Joined Long on back-to-back Class 4-A Division I state championship teams…All-State…2006 Shrine Bowler…Recorded 128 tackles as a junior and 197 as a senior. Personal: A physical activity management major…Born November 5, 1987…Son of Robin Wilkerson.

Career Statistics

Season                GP   Solos   Tot      TFL/Yds   Sacks/Yds    Ints/Yds  Brup       FR       FF

2007        11     17        26          1/1                                                                              1

2008        13     35        43          2/2                                   1/5   

2009        12    50       82           8/30              5/25                                          2                       

Totals      36   102     151         11/33              5/25            1/5                         2             1