Florida defensive back Marco Wilson closed his up-and-down Gators’ career shrouded in controversy. He was able to change the conversation with an explosive performance March 31 during the team’s Pro Day.
The Arizona Cardinals decided Wilson’s athletic ability and potential made him worth chancing, selecting him during the fourth round of the NFL Draft Saturday with No. 136 selection.
Wilson’s selection extends the Gators’ streak of six years with a defensive back drafted, but also served as vindication for the Fort Lauderdale product. Wilson burst onto the scene as a freshman in 2017, leading the team with 10 pass breakups, but battled injuries and inconsistency the rest of his college career.