BYU cornerback Chris Wilcox was picked 251st overall in the 7th Round Tampa Bay. Wilcox is BYU’s first defensive back drafted since Dewey Grey in 1993. Wilcox was drafted one pick after Khyiris Tonga.
Wilcox was a 2-star prospect in the 2016 class and BYU was his lone FBS offer. BYU coaches saw his size and athleticism and developed him into a NFL prospect. Wilcox is long at 6-foot-2 and was BYU’s best cover corner for years. His pro day was especially impressive where he ran a 4.31 40-yard dash and posted a 37.5-inch vertical jump.