Wilson was selected in the seventh round (235th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins.
On September 25, 2011, Wilson recorded his first-career interception from Colt McCoy and the Cleveland Browns.
On October 17, 2011, Wilson recorded his first-career forced fumble against Joe McKnight and the New York Jets.
Wilson ended the 2011 season with 8 sacks, 5 passes defended, an interception, and a forced fumble.

On October 14, 2012, Wilson recorded his second-career forced fumble against Brit Miller and the St. Louis Rams.
On October 28, 2012, Wilson recorded his first-career sack against Mark Sanchez and the New York Jets.
Wilson also blocked a punt for a touchdown against Robert Malone in the same game.
On November 11, 2012, Wilson recorded his second-career sack on Jake Locker against the Tennessee Titans.
Wilson ended the 2012 season with 35 tackles, 4 passes defended, a forced fumble and a career-high 2 sacks.

On September 22, 2013, Wilson grabbed his 2nd interception off Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons.
On September 30, 2013, Wilson recorded his 3rd forced fumble off Darren Sproles and the New Orleans Saints.
On November 11, 2013, Wilson took his 3rd interception off Mike Glennon and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Wilson ended the 2013 season with 37 tackles, 5 passes defended, a forced fumble and a career-high 2 interceptions.

On September 28, 2014, Wilson recorded his 4th interception off Matt McGloin and the Oakland Raiders.
Wilson ended the 2014 season with a career-high 57 tackles, 2 passes defended, and an interception.
Wilson was selected in the seventh round (235th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. On September 25, 2011, Wilson recorded his first-career interception from Colt McCoy and the Cleveland Browns. On October 17, 2011, Wilson recorded his first-career forced fumble against Joe McKnight and the New York Jets. Wilson ended the 2011 season with 8 sacks, 5 passes defended, an interception, and a forced fumble.
On October 14, 2012, Wilson recorded his second-career forced fumble against Brit Miller and the St. Louis Rams. On October 28, 2012, Wilson recorded his first-career sack against Mark Sanchez and the New York Jets. Wilson also blocked a punt for a touchdown against Robert Malone in the same game. On November 11, 2012, Wilson recorded his second-career sack on Jake Locker against the Tennessee Titans. Wilson ended the 2012 season with 35 tackles, 4 passes defended, a forced fumble and a career-high 2 sacks.
On September 22, 2013, Wilson grabbed his 2nd interception off Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons. On September 30, 2013, Wilson recorded his 3rd forced fumble off Darren Sproles and the New Orleans Saints. On November 11, 2013, Wilson took his 3rd interception off Mike Glennon and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Wilson ended the 2013 season with 37 tackles, 5 passes defended, a forced fumble and a career-high 2 interceptions.
On September 28, 2014, Wilson recorded his 4th interception off Matt McGloin and the Oakland Raiders. Wilson ended the 2014 season with a career-high 57 tackles, 2 passes defended, and an interception.
Jimmy Wilson (American football)