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Raashaan Wilkins Jr. adds veteran presence to defensive line

Defensive tackle Raashaan Wilkins Jr. is a former part-time starter for Vanderbilt University and originally hails from Chicago. He’s a late addition to the 2022 recruiting class and will join the team as a senior transfer with one year of eligibility remaining. Defensive line depth has been a concern this spring and Wilkins will add valuable experience.

Coming in at 6-foot-3 and weighing 310 pounds, Wilkins is most comparable to former defensive tackle Roderick Perry in both size and the ability to push the pocket. It may not be fair to expect the same type of production from Wilkins, but he’ll have every opportunity to contribute.