» Prospect Profile: James Wilder, Jr.   

Vital Stats

Position:TB
Hometown:Tampa, FL
School:Plant
Class Of:2011
Height:6-3
Weight:220
40 Time:4.60
Offered by UF:Yes
GC Hot 50 Player:Yes
ESPN Grade:85
ESPN Ranking:8
ESPN Profile:Go to ESPN.com profile



ESPN Evaluation: There might not be a more freakish athlete and more impressive prospect from a size to speed standpoint than Wilder II. The NFL lineage is definitely apparent when watching him shred opposing defenses as a running back but we feel his best upside may lie on defense as a disruptive e ...join GatorCountry.com to access complete scouting profiles!
2009: Recorded 136 tackles, 42 tackles for loss, 19 sacks, six pass breakups, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and three blocked kicks. Carried 134 times for 1,004 yards (7.5 average) and 15 touchdowns... Previously attended Chamberlain (Tampa, Fla.)... 2008: Registered 145 tackles, 15 sacks, two interceptions and one forced fumble

NOTEBOOK -- THE LATEST

May 14: From Justin Wells:

I said earlier that I would put Wilder (6-2.5, 218) in the 6-1, 200 range after seeing him from afar. Well, I stood next to him in the locker room, and let me tell you...this guy is a MAN.

He's every bit of the 6-2.5 he told me he last measured in at...and he is at 218 pounds now (down about 5 pounds since he transferred from Chamberlain to Plant). ...


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