Wilkerson was a member of the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks for five seasons, redshirting as a true freshman.[1] As a redshirt senior, he caught 71 passes for 1,350 yards and 10 touchdowns and was named first-team All-Ohio Valley Conference and a second-team All-American by HERO Sports.[2] Wilkerson finished his collegiate career with 219 receptions for 3,540 yards and 33 touchdowns, all of which were school records.[3]
Wilkerson was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2020.[5] He was waived on September 5, 2020, during final roster cuts.[6]
New England Patriots
Wilkerson was signed to the practice squad of the New England Patriots on September 8, 2020.[7] Wilkerson was elevated to the Patriots active roster on November 9, 2020, and made his debut that night on Monday Night Football in a 30–27 win over the New York Jets. He reverted to the practice squad after the game.[8]
Wilkerson signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021.[9] On August 31, 2021, he was released,[10] but signed with the practice squad the following day.[11]
On January 2, 2022, Wilkerson was elevated for the Week 17 game against Jacksonville and scored his first two NFL touchdowns.[12][13] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on January 17, 2022.[14]
On August 30, 2022, Wilkerson was placed on injured reserve.[15] On February 15, 2023, the Patriots waived Wilkerson.[16]
Indianapolis Colts
On February 16, 2023, Wilkerson was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts.[17] He was waived on May 2, 2023.[18]
Las Vegas Raiders
On May 15, 2023, Wilkerson signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.[19] He was waived on November 4 and re-signed to the practice squad three days later.[20][21] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.[22]
On August 27, 2024, Wilkerson was waived by the Raiders and re-signed to the practice squad.[23][24]
