Dan Wilkinson

Daniel Lee Wilkinson (born July 13, 1973) is a former American professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for thirteen seasons. He played college football for the Ohio State University, and was recognized as an All-American.

Wilkinson was the first overall pick in the 1994 NFL Draft, and he played professionally for the Cincinnati Bengals, Washington Redskins, and Detroit Lions of the NFL.

In college, Wilkinson was a consensus first-team All-American and won the Lombardi Award. In the NFL, he was named to the Pro Bowl in 1996 and received various other honors throughout his career.

After retiring from football, Wilkinson has been involved in a variety of business ventures and worked as a motivational speaker and mentor. He also founded several companies, including a real estate and development firm.

As of February 2021, Wilkinson is the director of Education and Business Development for the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA).