With a strong offseason, the sophomore linebacker earned a spot on the depth chart, albeit at a position at which he figured to watch more than play this fall. His best shot would come in 2020.

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As a torn pectoral tendon ended Cale Garrett’s season last Saturday, the devastating injury vaulted Wilkins into the Tigers’ plans for 2019 — as in right now. Wilkins replaced Garrett in the second half last Saturday, against Troy, and began this week as Mizzou’s top candidate to fill Garrett’s role for the rest of the season — starting with Saturday’s homecoming game against Mississippi.