Northwestern State University of Louisana

Fast and smart, Wilburn made progress during spring practice and showed some leadership ability. While battling for playing time at safety, he's very likely to emerge as a special teams standout in his sophomore season.

Honors: SLC Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll, 2003, Fall 2004, Spring 2005...Athletic Honor Roll, Silver (GPA between 3.0-3.49),  Fall 2003...Athletic Honor Roll, Gold (GPA 3.50-3.99), Fall 2004, Spring 2005.

2005: Did not play.

2004: Redshirted.

High school: Academic All-State senior season...Honorable mention All-district at quarterback for his 1,016 total yard, 7 passing TD, and 4 rushing TD performance his senior year...Louisiana Football Magazine 2004 Sleeper Team...Prepstar Magazine All-Region team...Led team to 9-4 record and State quarterfinals appearance in junior season...Four-year letterman in football...Two-year letterman in baseball and lacrosse...One-year letterman in wrestling...Selected to National Youth Leadership Council on Defense and Intelligence.

Personal: 20 years old, born 12/18/85...Son of Nancy and Mike Wilburn...Mother is a certified Public Accountant...father is a Certified Financial Planner...has a sister, Jana (26) and three brothers, Brandon (28), Graham (19), and Evan (18)...Father was awarded 2 purple hearts for his service in the Vietnam War and was also a second baseman for the Demons and is currently on the NSU Alumni Association Board of Directors and the Independence Bowl Board of Directors...Majoring in biology with a minor in microbiology...Plans to be a neurologist or radiologist...Nickname is "Burner."