Wilkerson played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers, twice earning All-SEC honors.
[2] By his sophomore season in 1984, he was a starter, anchoring a line that helped running back Johnnie Jones set career rushing records.
[3] Wilkerson was an integral member of the 1985 "Sugar Vols" squad, and was named All-SEC and 2nd-team All-American at the end of the season.
[4] In the 1986 Sugar Bowl, Wilkerson's block on Miami nose guard Jerome Brown helped spring Jeff Powell's 60-yard touchdown run.
[5] After an All-SEC senior year in 1986, Wilkerson was selected by the Los Angeles Raiders in the second round of the 1987 NFL draft.