Mack Wilson Sr.

BIOGRAPHY

Lyndell Santrell “Mack” Wilson Sr., born on February 14, 1998, started his illustrious American professional football career as a linebacker. Celebrated for his skill and determination, he has left an indelible mark in the National Football League (NFL), now playing for the Arizona Cardinals.

Mack’s journey in the world of sports began at George Washington Carver High School in Montgomery, Alabama. Notably, he was a five-star recruit heading into college. The University of Alabama was the fortunate institution that Mack chose to attend. His commitment showed he was already on the pathway to greatness.

During his freshman year in 2016 at Alabama, Mack played all 15 games, demonstrating his significant capacity to endure and perform. His ability to focus and execute heightened during this period as he recorded eight tackles. Continuing his endeavors as a sophomore in 2017, Mack appeared in 12 games with two starts. His growth was evident as he finished with 40 tackles, four interceptions, and a touchdown.

His journey continued into his junior year, where in 2018, Mack made remarkable progress with 71 tackles, a sack, and two interceptions. Following this successful season, he decided to forgo his senior year, aiming to expand his playing field by entering the 2019 NFL draft.

The bid proved to be a prudent move. Mack was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round, the 155th overall pick. This selection marked an important milestone in his career and opened up a new chapter in his journey.

In an encounter against the Denver Broncos during week 9, Mack etched his first career sack on Brandon Allen, while recording a team-high five tackles in the 24-19 loss. Week 15 saw him recording his maiden career interception off a pass thrown by fellow rookie Kyler Murray in a face-off against the Arizona Cardinals. This was a challenging year, evident in the 38-24 loss. However, Mack, a rookie in the game, played in all 16 matches, starting 14 of them, and finished with an admirable record. His resilience resulted in one sack, 82 total tackles, one interception, seven passes defended, and one forced fumble.

The 2020 and 2021 seasons marked a continuation of Mack’s growth and development. In the 2020 season, Mack defended two passes and completed 39 total tackles over 13 games, eight of which he started. The subsequent season saw him finish with 42 total tackles in the 14 games he played, six of which he started.

A trade on March 16, 2022, marked a significant turning point in Mack’s career. The New England Patriots traded him from the Cleveland Browns for Chase Winovich. During the 2022 season, Mack appeared in all 17 games, orchestrating three starts. He finished with 1.5 sacks, 36 total tackles, one pass defended, and a forced fumble.

Staying true to his perseverance and commitment, on March 20, 2023, Mack opted to re-sign with the Patriots on a one-year contract extension. Evolving further in his career, Mack entered into a three-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals on March 14, 2024, taking another remarkable leap in his football journey. He continues to uphold his legacy, inspiring aspiring athletes with his unwavering determination and exceptional skill set.