Walk-on who joined the Tigers for spring practice last year … Will lend depth in to the defensive backfield and will also be counted on to contribute to the scout squad.
HIGH SCHOOL
Earned three letters each in football and track and field … Recorded 67 tackles and six interceptions as a senior … Helped lead track and field team to four straight district titles … Played cornerback and tailback … Coached in high school by Dale Weiner.
PERSONAL
Full name is Kelbert Tyrone Wilkinson … Born July 9, 1983 in Baton Rouge, La. … Parents are J.R. and Celeste Wilkinson … Has one brother, Jackie … Majoring in biological engineering.