Daniel Wilcox
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | March 23, 1977 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Atlanta, Georgia | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||||||||
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| College: | Appalachian State | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2001 | ||||||||
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Daniel Wilcox (born March 23, 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a former American football tight end. He has played for the Baltimore Ravens, the New York Jets and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He has played in the National Football League since 2001. He attended Appalachian State University.
Early years
Wilcox attended Decatur High School in Decatur, Georgia
College career
Wilcox played college football at Appalachian State University. He finished his career having made 46 receptions for 740 yards and seven touchdowns. He majored in communications and advertisement.
Professional career
New York Jets
Wilcox signed for the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2001. In his rookie season he only saw action in one game.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On December 17, 2002, Wilcox was signed to the active roster of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In 2003 he played in two games, recording one special teams tackle.
Rhein Fire
Played for the Rhein Fire ( NFL Europe ) in 2004. Wore #45 as TE for the Rhein Fire... 20 Catches, 208 Yards & 3 TD's for Rhein Fire.
Baltimore Ravens
Wilcox signed with the Baltimore Ravens on June 21, 2004. In his debut season with the Ravens he played in all 16 games making five starts. He finished the season with 25 receptions for 219 yards. He caught his first NFL touchdown at the Philadelphia Eagles on October 31. In the 2005 season he played in 13 games making three starts before an ankle injury placed him on the injured reserve list. He made 20 receptions for 154 yards and a touchdown. In 2006, he played in 14 games with six starts making 20 catches for 166 yards. He finished the season with three touchdowns, a career high. On March 1, 2006, Wilcox signed a three-year contract extension. Wilcox showed off his nice hands with a one-handed touchdown catch in week 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2008 season.
Personal life
Married to Shauna Wilcox on June 28, 2008. Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Wilcox's wedding was featured on Style Network's Whose Wedding is it Anyway?--episode: And They Lived Happily Ever After." . They married at M&T Bank Stadiumin Baltimore, Maryland. Wilcox has a son, Tristan Blake (born 6-12-2005) . He welcomed his second son Julian Daniel on the 30th of May, 2010.
External links
- Photos of his wedding day, http://photos.essence.com/galleries/daniel_wilcoxs_wedding_photos
- Ravens Player Bio
- Daniel @ Rhein Fire 2004: http://www.us-sport.eu/index.php?site=11&show=article&id=72
- MuscleSport Radio interview with Joe Pietaro, 9/29/09