Christian Wilkins
American football player, Pro Bowl selection
Born
December 20th, 1995
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional American football player, played as a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). Drafted in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. Contributed to the Dolphins' defense and received recognition for performance on the field. Achieved a Pro Bowl selection, showcasing talent at the position during multiple seasons.
Drafted 13th overall by the Miami Dolphins in 2019
Selected for the Pro Bowl
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