Former Wolfpack Wilson Named AP All-Pro

Raleigh, N.C. - Arizona Cardinals and former NC State safety Adrian Wilson has been named to the Associated Press 2009 NFL All-Pro first team defense.

This is the first time that Wilson has been named to the NFL All-Pro team, and the first NC State player to be selected since Torry Holt in 2003. Wilson is the only member of the Cardinals represented on the first team.

During the 2009 season Wilson started all 16 games, while recording 74 tackles and a career-high five interceptions and 13 pass deflections. Wilson has been with the Cardinals for nine years since being drafted in the third round in 2001.

While having solid contributions as a rookie, Wilson took over the starting strong safety spot in his second year and has never relinquished it. Since coming into the league Wilson has recorded 686 tackles, 20.5 sacks and 23 interceptions.

Wilson played strong safety for the Wolfpack from 1998-2000, and was a starter his last two years. Wilson was named second-team All-ACC his junior season.

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