Eugene Wilson (American football)

Eugene Wilson
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Wilson with the Patriots in 2006
No. 26
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1980-08-17) August 17, 1980 (age 44)
Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Merrillville
College:Illinois
NFL draft:2003 / round: 2 / pick: 36
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:399
Forced fumbles:3
Fumble recoveries:4
Pass deflections:41
Interceptions:14
Defensive touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Eugene W. Wilson, Jr (born August 17, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini and was selected by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2003 NFL draft.

Wilson was also a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Houston Texans. He earned two Super Bowl rings during his tenure with the Patriots.