Daniel Wilcox

Daniel Wilcox(born March 23, 1977) is a formerAmerican footballtight end.He has played for theBaltimore Ravens,theNew York Jetsand theTampa Bay Buccaneers.He played in theNational Football League(NFL) from 2001 to 2008. He attendedAppalachian State University.

Daniel Wilcox

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Position:	Tight end
Personal information
Born:	(1977-03-23)March 23, 1977 Atlanta, Georgia,U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:	Decatur(Decatur, Georgia)
College:	Appalachian State
Undrafted:	2001
Career history
New York Jets(2001) Tampa Bay Buccaneers(2002–2003) Rhein Fire(2004) Baltimore Ravens(2004–2008)
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowlchampion (XXXVII)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 76 Receiving yards: 576 Receiving touchdowns: 8 StatsatPro Football Reference

Early years

Wilcox attendedDecatur High SchoolinDecatur, Georgia

College career

Wilcox playedcollege footballatGeorgia Military Junior Collegewhere he graduated with his associate degree. He then transferred to FCS powerhouseAppalachian State University.He finished his career having made 91 receptions for 940 yards and seven touchdowns. He majored in communications and advertisement.

Professional career

New York Jets

Wilcox signed for theNew York Jetsas an un-drafted free agent on April 26, 2001. In his rookie season he only saw action in two games. 1st NFL game was Monday night football vs thePittsburgh Steelers.His second career game came in the 1st round of the playoffs vs theOakland Raiders.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On December 17, 2002, Wilcox was signed to theTampa Bay Buccaneersactive roster where they went on to win their firstSuper Bowlin franchise history. The game was called thePirate Bowl,being that it featured the "Buccaneers vs the Raiders".In 2003, he started and played in two games, recording one special teams tackle before being released by the Bucs in week three.

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 theBaltimore Ravenson 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 thePhiladelphia Eagleson 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 thePhiladelphia Eaglesin the 2008 season.

Personal life

Married to the former pageant winner Ms. Belize of New York, Shauna Chin on June 28, 2008. Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Wilcox's wedding was featured on Style Network'sWhose Wedding is it Anyway?--episode:And They Lived Happily Ever After. ".

External links

• Ravens Player BioArchivedMay 5, 2008, at theWayback Machine