Training Camp Profile: DE Muhammad Wilkerson

Defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson heads into training camp as one of the key pieces on defense. His expectations with the New York Jets this upcoming season are sky high.

With preparing for training camp, defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson is out to prove how good he really is this upcoming season. When the New York Jets took Wilkerson in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft, it was a sign of what turned out to be a special player.

Wilkerson has been a dependable player that is willing to learn whatever it takes to get better each day. Besides his skills on the football field, he has been very active in the community and is an impact player.

Below is his training camp profile as he prepares for a rough season ahead. No matter what the final record of the Jets is at season’s end, expect to see Wilkerson among the brighter spots on the team.

2016 SEASON REVIEW

Going into his seventh season, Wilkerson had a rough season last year. Wilkerson recorded 58 tackles, 4.5 quarterback sacks, and one forced fumble. Needless to say, he will do his best to ensure a more productive season.

2017 SEASON OUTLOOK

Expectations are very high for Wilkerson as he is undoubtedly focused and determined to make the Jets defense something worth mentioning.

Wilkerson will look to return back to his Pro Bowl self and be a key defensive player that makes those around him even better. Wilkerson is certainly one of the best pass rushers in the game but it all depends on if he wants to step his game up unlike any other time before. Considering he was late to team meetings last season, expect him to keep his name in the headlines for all the right reasons.

TRAINING CAMP PREDICTION

Wilkerson is expected to do well in training camp and be named the captain of the defense. He will be out to prove the doubters wrong and prove he was worth every penny of his contract extension last year.

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