Mack Wilson

Mack Wilson was acquired by the New England Patriots in a trade with Cleveland in exchange for DL Chase Winovich on March 16, 2022 ... Originally drafted by Cleveland in the fifth round (155th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS
Mack Wilson was acquired by the New England Patriots in a trade with Cleveland in exchange for DL Chase Winovich on March 16, 2022 ... Originally drafted by Cleveland in the fifth round (155th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.

SEASONAL REVIEWS

2022 (16/3)

• Made his regular season debut in a New England uniform in the season opener at Miami (9/11). Played at linebacker and on special teams.
• Made his first start as a member of the Patriots at Pittsburgh (9/18). Tipped a pass by Steelers quarterback Mitch Tribusky that led to an interception by CB Jalen Mills in the first quarter. Also recorded four total tackles (2 solo, 2 assist).
• Recorded four total tackles in the home opener vs. Baltimore (9/25).
• Part of the defensive unit that pitched a shutout vs. Detroit (10/9), who entered the game with the top-ranked offense in the NFL.
• Registered his first sack as a member of the Patriots with a 2-yard sack in the third quarter that he shared with LB Anfernee Jennings at Cleveland (10/16). It was his second NFL sack and first since his rookie season in 2019 when he had an 8-yard sack at Denver on Nov. 3 when he played for Cleveland. Part of the defensive unit that held Cleveland, who entered the game with the top ranked rushing attack, to 70 rushing yards. It was the first time this season the Browns had less than 170 rushing yards.
• Recorded 1/2 a sack when he combined with LB Matthew Judon to bring down Bears QB Justin Fields for a loss of 4.5 yards in the second quarter vs. Chicago (10/24)
• Recorded a tackle when he combined with LB Josh Uche to bring down WR Michael Pittman on third down short of the first down marker and force a punt in the fourth quarter vs. Indianapolis (11/6). Part of the defensive unit that forced the Colts to go 0-for-14 on third down and allowed just 121 total yards of offense. Also recorded a big hit on the punt return unit.
• Recorded one assisted tackle, one solo tackle for a loss and half a sack vs. N.Y. Jets (11/20). Combined with LB Matthew Judon on a 9-yard sack on third-and-7 to force a punt. Was part of the defensive unit that held the Jets to just 103 total yards, the third-fewest yards allowed in Patriots history, only two total yards in the second half, the fewest ever allowed in a half in Patriots history, only six first touchdowns and no touchdowns.
• Recorded three total tackles (2 solo, 1 assist) vs. Buffalo (12/1).

2021 (14/6 - CLEVELAND)

• Played in 14 games with six starts and finished with 33 total tackles and a team-leading 9 special teams tackles.

2020 (13/8, 2/0 - CLEVELAND)

• Played in 13 games with eight starts, accruing 39 total tackles and two passes defensed.
• Also played as a reserve in both of the Browns playoff games.

2019 (16/14 – CLEVELAND)

• Played in all 16 games and started the final 14 games, finishing with 81 total tackles, one sack, one interception and one forced fumble.
• Was the team's 2019 Maurice Bassett Award winner, given to the team's most outstanding rookie during training camp.
• Recorded his first sack after dropping Brandon Allen for an 8-yard loss at Denver (11/3).
• Registered his first career interception at Arizona (12/15) when he picked off Kyler Murray pass and returned it 21 yards.

COLLEGE

• Played snaps on offense, defense and special teams as a fullback and linebacker in his three seasons at Alabama.
• Logged 119 tackles, six interceptions, one sack, 13 passes defensed a fumble recovery and one touchdown reception.

PERSONAL

• Birth name is Lyndell Santrell Wilson, but goes by Mack.
• Attended George Washington Carver High School in Montgomery, Ala.