Ray Wilborn

Rayshawn Kyli Wilborn (born April 1, 1997) is an American professional football linebacker. He most recently played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Garden City Community College and Ball State and was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in . He has also been a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos and New York Giants.

Early life Wilborn was born on April 1, 1997, in Lansing, Michigan. He attended J. W. Sexton High School where played high school football. He earned four varsity letters in football and was twice named first-team all-state. Wilborn was a two-time captain and as a junior set the school record for single-season sacks with 18. In two seasons with Garden City, he posted 120 tackles, 8.5 sacks and 23 while appearing in 23 games. That season, he started all 12 games and posted 83 tackles, placing third on the team.

Atlanta Falcons Although projected by some as a seventh round pick in the 2020 NFL draft, Wilborn ultimately went unselected, and afterwards was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent. He was waived at the final roster cuts, on September 5.

Pittsburgh Steelers On October 23, 2020, he was signed to the practice squad of the Pittsburgh Steelers, only to be released on November 17.

Green Bay Packers In January 2021, Wilborn was signed by the Green Bay Packers to a future contract. He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on July 24, and was then activated on August 4. He was placed on the COVID-19 list for a second time on December 31, later receiving activation on January 5, 2022. Wilborn was signed to a future contract again on January 25, 2022, after spending the entire 2021 season on the practice squad. He was released by the Packers on August 30, 2022, at the final roster cuts.

Denver Broncos Wilborn received a tryout from the Denver Broncos in November 2022, and was afterwards signed to their practice squad on November 22. He was elevated to the active roster for the Broncos' Week 17 game with the Kansas City Chiefs, and made his NFL debut in the loss, appearing on 14 special teams snaps. He was waived on August 14, 2023.

New York Giants On August 15, 2023, Wilborn was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants. He was waived on August 29.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats Wilborn signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on February 28, 2024. He was released on September 29, 2025.