Joe Wilkinson plays collegiate football as a safety for the Clemson Tigers in 2024. Wilkinson made his collegiate football debut for Clemson against NC State. Wilkinson had a successful high school career and entered Clemson as a three-star recruit, as per On3 and 247Sports. He was the Region 6-AAAAAA Defensive Player of the Year during his senior year in 2023 and received a selection to the Georgia Public Broadcasting All-Star Team. Wilkinson was a key defensive player for Rome High School, leading his team to three consecutive region championships from 2021 to 2023. As per his official Clemson Tigers profile, he initially committed to Appalachian State, but he wanted to pursue a career in Business so he changed his decision to enroll at Clemson in January 2024.
Joe Wilkinson Hometown
Joe Wilkinson is from Rome, Georgia, United States. He began his football career at Rome High School, under head coach John Reid. He first started as a cornerback and then moved inside to play as a safety during his sophomore season. Wilkinson accumulated 171 total tackles in his high school career, including 118 solo, six interceptions, five pass breakups, and nine tackles for loss. He had a remarkable season as a senior in 2023, he recorded 98 tackles, three interceptions, and two defensive touchdowns. Rome High School finished the season with an 11-2 record, winning the region championship, and Wilkinson was a part of the state's top-ranked defense. For that season, he received many accolades, including 6A all-state selection by 11Alive News, and was voted Defensive Player of the Year by the Rome News-Tribune.
Joe Wilkinson Nationality
Joe Wilkinson is an American national who was born in Rome, Georgia, United States.
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