Christian Wilkins

Christian Wilkins

28-Year-Old Defensive TackleDT
Las Vegas Raiders
IR
Injury Foot
Est. Return 11/17/2024
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Wilkins emerged as an elite run defender in 2021 and 2022, but like most interior defensive linemen, he didn't have much production in terms of getting to the quarterback. That all changed in 2023 when he posted a career-high nine sacks in a contract year. Though there's some reason to be wary about that increased production, there's also plenty to indicate Wilkins can at least come close to replicating his ability to get after the quarterback in 2024 after landing a massive deal in free agency with Las Vegas. First is his role. Last year was his breakout in terms of stats, but his role truly changed in 2022 when he was in a pass-rushing role on a career-high 587 snaps (per PFF). Given that the Raiders invested $110 million to land Wilkins, they surely won't be looking to cut back on his responsibilities. The change of scenery should also be beneficial to Wilkins because Maxx Crosby is among the better run-stopping ends in the league, which should free up defensive coordinator Patrick Graham to scheme creative pass rushes for Wilkins. That puts him in position to be one of the most productive interior linemen in the league. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $110 million contract with the Raiders in March of 2024.
Goes on IR as expected
DTLas Vegas Raiders
Foot
October 9, 2024
Wilkins (foot) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Wilkins' move to IR shouldn't come as a surprise as he already underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a Jones Fracture in his foot. The Clemson product is expected to be facing an extended absence, although a firm timeline isn't yet available. His placement on injured reserve will guarantee he misses at least the Raiders' next four games though.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Las Vegas RaidersRaiders 2024 DT Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

42677%
18774%
31557%
16164%
23542%
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11921%
8835%
7914%
7931%
6912%
104%
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Measurables Review
How do Christian Wilkins' measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"
 
Weight
310 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
5.04 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.55 sec
 
Vertical Jump
29.5 in
 
Broad Jump
107 in
 
Bench Press
28 reps
 
Hand Length
9.75 in
 
Arm Length
32.50 in
 
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Christian Wilkins See More
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29 days ago
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31 days ago
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46 days ago
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48 days ago
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NFL Game Previews: Monday Night Matchups
49 days ago
Erik Siegrist analyze the Monday night matchups as Joe Burrow and the Bengals face the Commanders in the nightcap.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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One of the league's top defensive tackles, Wilkins has racked up linebacker-like tackle numbers the last two seasons with 187 in 34 games, adding eight sacks, 10 passes defended, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries for good measure. The switch from Josh Boyer to Vic Fangio at defensive coordinator could impact Wilkins' role up front, but the 13th overall pick in the 2019 draft is more than athletic enough to stay on the field for passing downs, playing a career-high 903 defensive snaps in 2022. Fangio has gotten big years out of lesser DTs, and he could find new ways to exploit Wilkins' talent.
Wilkins racked up a career-high 4.5 sacks in his third NFL season and has had his fifth-year option picked up. After breaking out with 89 tackles (49 solo) last season, Wilkins can be considered a high-end fantasy asset even if he doesn't take a huge step forward as a pass-rusher.
Wilkins hasn't yet lived up to the lofty expectations of his draft status, as the 2019 first-round pick has just 3.5 sacks through his first two seasons. He's no doubt ticketed for a starting role Year 3, but for Wilkins to receive fantasy relevance he'll need to take a step forward.
Wilkins managed 56 tackles and two sacks while handling a full 16-game slate as a rookie, and the Dolphins will count on him to take a step forward as a sophomore. Miami possesses little in the way of up-front pressure for 2020, at least on paper, but the team's revamped secondary and linebacker corps should serve to significantly improve the defense as a whole. As such, things could open up for Wilkins up front, making him a fair stash candidate in dynasty IDP formats.
The 13th overall selection of the 2019 NFL Draft, Wilkins steps into a position of need at defensive tackle for the Dolphins and seems destined to begin his rookie season as a starter. The 6-3, 315-pound Clemson product's polished skill-set should allow coach Brian Flores to use Wilkins in any defensive situation, giving him a decent floor for snap-count and production in year one, though his lackluster athletic testing (29.5-inch vertical, 107-inch broad jump) could ultimately limit his upside as a difference-maker at the NFL level.
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Out indefinitely with foot injury
DTLas Vegas Raiders
Foot
October 8, 2024
Wilkins underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a Jones Fracture in his foot that he sustained in Sunday's loss to the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Won't return for second half
DTLas Vegas Raiders
Foot
October 6, 2024
Wilkins has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Broncos due to a foot injury.
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Will play against Carolina
DTLas Vegas Raiders
September 22, 2024
Wilkins (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
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Should be good to go Sunday
DTLas Vegas Raiders
Knee
September 21, 2024
Wilkins (knee) is expected to be available for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Tagged as questionable
DTLas Vegas Raiders
Knee
September 20, 2024
Wilkins (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could propel Raiders in '24
DTLas Vegas Raiders
March 22, 2024
Wilkins, who signed with the Raiders as a free agent this offseason, may prove a critical enough addition to help Las Vegas overcome the Chiefs for the AFC West crown, Bucky Brooks of NFL.com suggests.
ANALYSIS
Brooks points out how the Raiders were able to top the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Christmas Day last season and that Las Vegas' defense finished in the top half of the league in both points and yards allowed. Adding Wilkins to the Maxx Crosby-led unit could be a tipping point in Brooks's view, given Wilkins' slew of pass-rush moves and the fact he should free up Crosby and other members of the defensive line for more one-on-one matchups.
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