IFL Massachusetts Pirates

Pirates Sign Wilkerson

Published on May 25, 2022 under Indoor Football League (IFL)
Massachusetts Pirates News Release


WORCESTER, MA - The Massachusetts Pirates have signed Matthew Wilkerson. The 6'6", 270 lb. defensive lineman most recently had signed a contract with the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League.

Wilkerson, who calls Citra, FL home, began his college career at Ventura College in California and then transferred to ASA Miami Junior College before seeing the field with Edward Waters University in Jacksonville. There Wilkerson played both tight end and defensive end.

In 2019 as a senior, Wilkerson appeared in 11 games where he collected 19 receptions for 293 yards and four touchdowns. On the defensive side, he tallied 25 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and one interception.

In 2020 he took part in the College Gridiron Showcase All-Star Game and had workouts with the Green Bay Packers and Jacksonville Jaguars.

In 2021 Wilkerson was on three rosters. He was listed as a tight end with the Sea Lions in The Spring League, signed with The Potsdam Royals football team in Germany, and was signed by the Iowa Barnstormers of the Indoor Football League.

This year Wilkerson continued to train at both positions before signing as wide receiver and defensive lineman with the Omaha Beef of the Champions Indoor Football league. That led to him meeting with the Edmonton Elks where he was offered a contract as a defensive lineman.

The 2021 United Bowl Champions; Massachusetts Pirates are members of the Indoor Football League (IFL). The Pirates play all home games at Phoenix Field at the DCU Center located at 50 Foster St. Worcester, MA, 01608. For more information on the Massachusetts Pirates please call (508)452-MASS (6277), email contact@masspiratesfootball.com or visit http://www.masspiratesfootball.com. For 2022 season, half-season, luxury, or group ticket packages please call 508-452-MASS (6277) or visit www.masspiratesfootball.com/tickets. Follow the Pirates on Facebook via Facebook.com/MAPirates, Instagram @mass.pirates, and Twitter @mass_pirates.

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