BYU adds some speed with the Commitment of DB Chris Wilcox (Class of 2016)

In addition to loading up on linemen over the weekend, BYU added some speed to their roster with the verbal commit of defensive back Chris Wilcox (Class of 2016). Wilcox is a 6’2” 175 pound defensive back that runs a 4.50 40m.


Wilcox preps at Roosevelt High School, where as a senior he had 71 total tackles, one interception, one fumble recovery (for a touchdown), and two forced fumbles. On the track he recorded times of 10.95 in the 100m, 21.98 in the 200m, and 48.29 in the 400m.

Wilcox is rated 2-stars by Rivals and Scout, and is not rated by ESPN. He holds scholarship offers from BYU, UC-Davis, and Southern Utah and was also recruited by Arizona State, California, and USC.

Hometown: Corona, California High School: Roosevelt
Last Team: Roosevelt HT/WT: 6’2”, 175 lbs.
Position: Defensive Back 40 time: 4.50
Profiles: MaxPreps, HUDL Bench/Squat:
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[usrlist Rivals:2 Scout:2 ESPN:2 avg=”true”] Offers: BYU, UC-Davis, and Southern Utah

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