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Ray Wilborn Signs Free Agent Deal with the Atlanta Falcons
April 27, 2020 | Football
MUNCIE, Ind. – Another Ball State football player is continuing to take strides towards playing at the next level as linebacker Ray Wilborn signed a free agent deal with the Atlanta Falcons this weekend.
Wilborn was only on the Ball State squad for two years, but his presence was certainly felt on the defensive side of the ball. In his first year with the Cardinals in 2018, Wilborn led the team in tackles (83) and tackles for loss (10.5) while playing outside linebacker. He recorded an interception in the contest at No. 8 Notre Dame and nearly returned an interception for a score against Northern Illinois in the early portion of the league schedule.
The Cardinals were looking to get bigger and more athletic on defense in 2019 so Wilborn agreed to make the move to safety. There, the 6-4, 224-pound native of Lansing, Michigan, gave the Cardinals a very imposing presence at the back end of the defense. He started all 12 games as a senior and finished third on the team in stops (83) and fourth in passes defended (6). Once again, Wilborn came away with an interception against a Power 5 opponent as he posted a pick at NC State in September.
Wilborn's teammate, Danny Pinter, was picked by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the NFL Draft this past weekend.
The only other former Cardinal on an NFL roster is Willie Snead. The wide receiver is heading into his third season with the Baltimore Ravens and seventh in the NFL after playing at Ball State from 2011-13.
For the most up-to-date news on the Ball State football team, please follow @BallStateSports, @BallStateFB and @BSUCoachNeu.
Wilborn was only on the Ball State squad for two years, but his presence was certainly felt on the defensive side of the ball. In his first year with the Cardinals in 2018, Wilborn led the team in tackles (83) and tackles for loss (10.5) while playing outside linebacker. He recorded an interception in the contest at No. 8 Notre Dame and nearly returned an interception for a score against Northern Illinois in the early portion of the league schedule.
The Cardinals were looking to get bigger and more athletic on defense in 2019 so Wilborn agreed to make the move to safety. There, the 6-4, 224-pound native of Lansing, Michigan, gave the Cardinals a very imposing presence at the back end of the defense. He started all 12 games as a senior and finished third on the team in stops (83) and fourth in passes defended (6). Once again, Wilborn came away with an interception against a Power 5 opponent as he posted a pick at NC State in September.
Following the season, Wilborn showcased his skills at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl where he was listed as a linebacker.Undrafted with something to prove. ?? pic.twitter.com/lk3wpwWjhr
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 27, 2020
Wilborn's teammate, Danny Pinter, was picked by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the NFL Draft this past weekend.
The only other former Cardinal on an NFL roster is Willie Snead. The wide receiver is heading into his third season with the Baltimore Ravens and seventh in the NFL after playing at Ball State from 2011-13.
For the most up-to-date news on the Ball State football team, please follow @BallStateSports, @BallStateFB and @BSUCoachNeu.
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