Games Played/Started: (2001, 1/0): (2003, 2/0); (2004, 16/5); (2005, 13/3); (2006, 14/6); (2007, 5/2); (2008, 3/0) Total 54/16
Playoffs: (2006, 1/1) Total 1/1
Versatile playmaker with soft hands who converted from a college wide receiver to tight end in the NFL
Enters 2008 having played in 51 games (with 16 starts)
Posted 71-career receptions for 551 yards and 6 TDs
Recorded a career-high 3 TDs and a career-high 20 special teams tackles in 2006
Also pulled in a career-high 25 receptions for 219 yards and 2 TDs in 2004
Dan Wilcox re-signed with the Ravens (3-year contract) on 3/1/06
Re-signed with Baltimore on 3/29/05
Signed with the Ravens on 6/21/04
Signed to Tampa Bay’s 53-man roster on 12/17/02 after spending 2 stints with the New York Jets from 9/1-9/3 and 8/28-8/30
Was originally signed by the Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2001
2008: Game 3 at Pit. (9/29) Saw action off the bench and pulled in his 1st catch of the season for a 4 yard TD against Pittsburgh
Game 2 vs. Cle. (9/21) Subbed from scrimmage and played on special teams in the 28-10 win
Game 1 vs. Cin. (9/7) Saw action off the bench and helped pave the way for the Ravens to rush for 229 yards and 2 TDs (5.0 avg.), and posted a solo special teams tackle against the Bengals
2007: (with Baltimore) Saw action in 5 games, starting 2, while being limited the majority of the season with foot, ankle and thigh injuries
Pulled in 6 receptions for 18 yards and 1 TD in limited action
2007 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Started and grabbed a reception for 4 yards in game 14 at Mia. (12/16)
Started his 1st game of the season, making 2 catches for 8 yards in game 13 vs. Ind. (12/9)
Returned to action after 7 weeks and 2 receptions for 4 yards, including a TD in game 12 vs. NE (12/3)
Also made 3 special teams tackles againt the Patriots
Saw his 1st action in 2 weeks due to an ankle injury and pulled in 1 reception for 2 yards in game 4 at Cle. (9/30)
Also posted a special teams tackle against the Browns before leaving the game with a foot injury
Saw action off the bench from scrimmage and on special teams (posting 1 solo tackle) before leaving the game with an ankle injury in game 1 at Cin. (9/10)
2006: (with Baltimore) Played in 14 games, starting 6, to finish the season with 20 receptions for 166 yards, including a career-long 35-yarder and a career-high 3 TDs
Wilcox converted 12 receptions for 1st downs, including 5 on 3rd down
Also finished 2nd on the team with a career-high 20 special teams tackles
2006 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Started his 1st-career playoff game (Ravens started in a 3-TE set) and hauled in 1 reception for 15 yards (good for a 1st down) in the Divisional Playoff game vs. Ind. (1/13/07)
Started (Ravens began the game in a 2-TE set), and did not record a reception, but led the team with 3 special teams tackles in the 19-7 win in the season finale vs. Buf. (12/31)
Saw action off the bench and caught 1 ball for 3 yards as the Ravens racked up 283 yards through the air in the 20-10 victory in game 13 at KC (12/10)
Also tied for the team lead (Gary Stills) with 3 solo special teams tackles against the Chiefs
Grabbed 1 pass for 19 yards (good for a 1st down) and led the team with 4 special teams tackles in the 26-20 win in game 8 vs. Cin. (11/5)
Saw action from scrimmage and hauled in 3 receptions for a team-leading 52 yards (including a career-long 35-yarder) and 1 TD in the 27-0 win in the season opener at TB (9/10)
With the Ravens facing a 3rd-and-10 on their own 6-yard line in the 3rd quarter, Wilcox pulled in a 35-yard reception to keep the drive alive
Wilcox also had 2 special teams tackles (1 solo) against the Bucs
2005: (with Baltimore) Played in 13 games, starting 3 before being placed on Injured Reserve (ankle) on 12/30
Pulled in 20 receptions for 154 yards and a TD
Also led the Ravens with a career-high 18 special teams tackles
2005 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Subbed, and had 2 receptions for 14 yards and posted a special teams tackle before leaving the game in the 2nd quarter with an ankle injury in game 13 at Den. (12/11)
Saw action from scrimmage and earned the special teams game ball when he posted 3 tackles (2 solo) and 1 FR in game 12 vs. Hou. (12/4)
Subbed and hauled in 2 receptions for 16 yards and had a special teams tackle in game 8 vs. Cin. (11/6)
Saw action off the bench and pulled in 3 receptions for 17 yards and posted 1 solo special teams tackle in game 7 at Pit. (10/31)
Led the team with a career-high 5 special teams tackles earning him the special teams game ball in game 5 vs. Cle. (10/16)
Started and tied for the team lead (Derrick Mason) with a career-high 8 receptions for a career-high 78 yards and 1 TD in game 1 vs. Ind. (9/11)
Two of his 8 receptions went for 1st downs, 1 was a TD catch and, on another, he had enough yards for a 1st down before lateraling the ball to WR Mark Clayton on a “hook and ladder” play at the end of the 1st half
2004: (with Baltimore) Saw action in all 16 games, starting 5 after signing with the team in training camp
Was 6th on the team with 25 catches and 219 receiving yards
Pulled in his 1st-career TD at Phi. (10/31)
2004 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Started and led the team, recording career highs with 6 receptions for 72 yards (12.0 avg.), and a long of 17 in the 30-23 victory in the season finale vs. Mia. (1/2/05) Subbed and caught 2 receptions for 30 yards (both for 1st downs) in game 11 at NE (11/28)
Started and grabbed 2 receptions for 23 yards (1 for a 1st down), including a career-long 20-yarder in the 30-10 victory in game 10 vs. Dal. (11/21)
Started and hauled in 2 receptions for 21 yards (both for 1st downs) in the 20-17 OT win in game 9 at NYJ (11/14)
Subbed and hauled in 5 receptions for 26 yards, including his 1st-career TD – 7 yards – (on 3rd-and-5 in the 4th quarter) in game 7 at Phi. (10/31)
Earned his 1st-career start (Ravens started in a 3-TE set), in his 1st action in a Ravens’ uniform in game 1 at Cle. (9/12)
Posted his 1st-career reception against the Browns and finished with 2 catches for 18 yards (1 was for a 1st down)
Wilcox also had a ST tackle against the Browns
2003: (with Tampa Bay) Saw action in 2 games with the Buccaneers in 2003, recording 1 special teams tackle
Was inactive in 2 regular season games and 3 postseason games
2001: (with New York Jets) Inactive for 9 of 10 games in 2001 while with the Jets, seeing action in 1 game
Originally joined the team as an undrafted free agent on 4/26
Selected 1st-team All-Southern Conference as a senior at Appalachian State
Finished with 46 receptions for 740 yards and 7 TDs
Had career game against Troy State, catching 10 passes for 106 yards and 1 TD
Moved from WR to TE as a senior
Majored in communications and advertisement with a minor in psychology
Attended Georgia Military Academy
One of the most active Ravens in the community, Wilcox is a frequent visitor to schools throughout the season
He spoke to the students at Living Classrooms, Sharp Leadenhall Elementary, Carter G. Woodson and Youth in Transitions at several school assemblies, teaching middle and high school students how to Realize, Improve, Share and Expand (R.I.S.E.) their talents in 2004
Participated in several Gatorade Junior Training Camps, including 1 at the NFL FLAG Regional Tournament hosted by the Ravens
Joined teammates at the Goodwill Gridiron Halloween Party and worked with volunteers and teammates for Sandtown Habitat for Humanity in Oct. and Nov. of 2004
Wilcox was on hand at the NFL/United Way Hometown Huddle to help present the keys to new homeowner, Robin Edwards
Held a clothing/coat drive in Dec. 2004, in conjunction with a signing at the Dugout Zone and donated all items to Paul’s Place Outreach Center
Joined teammates at the ESPN Zone Holiday Party for Police Athletic League members in Dec. 2004 and participated in a blood drive at Good Samaritan Hospital, thanking donors for their efforts
In July 2005, Wilcox instructed at former teammate Darnell Dinkins Football Camp, a free 1-day football clinic and educational workshop for high school student-athletes
In Oct. 2005, spoke to the entire middle school of Steuart Hill Academy
In Nov. 05, participated in Football 101, an annual event for women, which teaches basic football skills
Joined Dinkins in distributing over 100 Thanksgiving baskets to residents of Pigtown, a southwest Baltimore neighborhood
Joined Ed Reed in providing 40 families of Booker T. Washington Middle School students with the necessary items to dine in their own home for Thanksgiving
In Dec. of 2005, Wilcox joined Reed and Dick's Sporting Goods as personal shoppers to the 16 young men of Aunt Hattie's Place
Reed and Dick’s provided the boys with $250 gift certificates
Was one of several Ravens personal shopping partners to 100 children as part of teammates Derrick Mason and Samari Rolle’s inaugural Holiday Helpers event in Dec. 2005
Joined teammates to serve as personal shoppers for 50 Baltimore youth, who received $100 gift certificates from Wal-Mart
In January of 2006, Wilcox established his charitable foundation called Empowerment M.I.N.D.S (Motivating and Inspiring Neighborhoods Determined to Succeed)
The foundation’s mission is to empower youth to hold leadership positions in the community
Joined teammate Robert McCune on a 12-day USO tour to Afghanistan and Iraq to visit with military personnel during the 2006 offseason
Adopted Thurgood Marshall High School and established the “Homeroom Huddle” program, where students receive prizes based on reaching certain incentives
Hosts the Baltimore City Spelling Bee each year (2006-08)
Daniel hosted a miniature golf event in May 2007 and a paintball tournament (Ravens vs. Redskins) in June 2007 with all proceeds benefiting his Empowerment M.I.N.D.S. Foundation
Participated in A Purple Evening, a night that included football basics, autographs and fan forums at M&T Bank Stadium in Oct. 2007
He attended the Abilities Network Fundraiser in Nov. 2007
The Abilities Network raises money and awareness for children with neurological diseases
Wilcox joined teammates in Nov. 2007 for the ACT Auction Party benefiting the RACTF and players foundations
In Nov. 2007, Wilcox partnered with M&T Bank to host Get Smart About Credit Day at Thurgood Marshall HS
Daniel, joined by teammates Mark Clayton and Steve McNair, hosted a paintball trip as part of a prize for the Homeroom Huddle program in Dec. 2007
Wilcox hosted a roller skating party as the grand prize trip for the Homeroom Huddle program in Dec. 2007
Attended the annual ESPN Zone Holiday party to celebrate the holiday season with youth from the Police Athletic League in Dec. 2007
Wilcox was joined by teammates and other NFL players at his 2nd Annual Celebrity Paintball Tournament in May 2008
Was the keynote speaker at the Baltimore Sun’s June 2008 luncheon for high school athletes
Daniel also hosts a free football camp for Baltimore youth each July
Daniel married the former Shauna Y.M. Chin on June 28, 2008 at M&T Bank Stadium
Wilcox has a son, Tristan B. Strickland, born 6/12/05
