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2009 (Junior): Played in eight games, with two starts...Totaled 27 tackles (18 solo), three pass breakups and a fumble recovery...Enjoyed an outstanding fall camp to enter the year as the Rams' No. 1 nickel back...After patiently waiting, played his first game since Nov. 23, 2007, in CSU's resounding 23-17 win at Colorado (Sept. 6); made an immediate impact in the first quarter, breaking up a pass intended for WR Scotty McKnight, intercepted by Elijah-Blu Smith...Then, on a second-quarter drive in Buffs contest, broke up a pass four plays prior to laying a mean hit on DeMetrius Sumler in the backfield...Two weeks later, with starter Gerard Thomas (knee) sidelined, made his first career start in assertive 35-20 win vs. Nevada (Sept. 19); alertly recovered a fumble to end Nevada's first drive, setting up the Rams' first touchdown...On next Wolf Pack series, nearly intercepted Colin Kaepernick on third down, forcing a punt...Made a second straight start in conference-opening loss at No. 19 BYU (Sept. 26), but missed most of the second half (calf) after getting leg whipped...In bitter 31-29 loss at Idaho (Oct. 3), hurried QB Nathan Enderle on a well-timed blitz, forcing a third-quarter incompletion...Early in second quarter of loss at No. 8 TCU (Oct. 17), broke up a pass deep in CSU territory, helping force a field-goal attempt; also broke up a pass later in the quarter, on a drive that ended in a turnover on downs...Sustained an ankle injury at practice Oct. 27 and did not play over the balance of the regular season. 2008 (Sophomore): Did not play; was suspended in August for the season after a violation of team rules...Returned to the team for winter 2009 conditioning, and turned in a strong effort during spring practice. 2006: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. High School: At Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nev., played cornerback, wide receiver and punt returner...An all-conference and all-state selection, also was voted his team's 2005-06 defensive team MVP...Helped Bishop Gorman to the league championship as a team captain...Also lettered in basketball, where he served as a captain from 2002-04...Head football coach was David White. Personal: Given name DeAngelo Chauncey Wilkinson...Born March 13, 1988 in Las Vegas, Nev. ...Son of Tim and Gail Wilkinson...Has two brothers...A communications studies major...Hometown: Las Vegas, Nev.
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