Josh Wilson (American football)
 Wilson at Redskins training camp in 2011. |
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| No. 26 Washington Redskins | |
| Cornerback | |
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| Date of birth: March 11, 1985 | |
| Place of birth: Houston, Texas | |
| Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | Weight: 188 lb (85 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Maryland | |
| NFL Draft: 2007 / Round: 2 / Pick: 55 | |
| Debuted in 2007 for the Seattle Seahawks | |
| Career history | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2011 | |
| Tackles | 232 |
| Sacks | 2.0 |
| INTs | 11 |
| Forced fumbles | 4 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Joshua Wilson[1] (born March 11, 1985) is a professional American football cornerback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2nd round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Maryland.
Wilson also played one season for the Baltimore Ravens.
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[edit] Collegiate career
A graduate of DeMatha Catholic High School, Wilson saw action in all 11 games as a true freshman and became a starting cornerback late in his sophomore year, a job he never relinquished. By his senior season he was one of the top cornerbacks in the nation. He also had 847 yards as a kick returner in the 2006 season. In his career, he tallied 157 tackles, including 100 solo stops, had two career interceptions, 25 passes defended, forced two fumbles, recovered two fumbles and blocked three kicks.
[edit] Professional Career
[edit] Seattle Seahawks
[edit] 2007 Season - 2009 Season
Wilson was drafted 55th overall (2nd round) by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2007 NFL Draft.[2] During a week three home game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Wilson returned the opening kickoff 72 yards to help set up a Matt Hasselbeck touchdown pass to Bobby Engram. In week 12, against the St. Louis Rams, Josh Wilson returned a 89 yard kickoff return for a touchdown. He recorded 9 tackles in 12 games. On October 26, 2008 against the San Francisco 49ers Josh Wilson ran back a 75 yard interception for a touchdown. At the end of the 2008 season, Josh Wilson had 76 tackles, 4 interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), and 1 sack.
[edit] Baltimore Ravens
[edit] 2010 Season
On August 31, 2010, he was traded to the Baltimore Ravens, for a conditional 2011 Draft Pick. Wilson returned an interception for a touchdown in overtime against the Houston Texans on December 13, 2010 to help the Ravens win 34-28. That was one of three INTs in Wilson's lone season in Baltimore. [3]
[edit] Washington Redskins
[edit] 2011 Season
On July 27, 2011, Wilson agreed to a three-year contract with the Washington Redskins.[4] He was made the starting right cornerback. Wilson made his first interception for the Redskins in the end zone in Week 14 against the New England Patriots.[5] In Week 15 against the New York Giants, Wilson made his second interception of the season, which happened to also be in the end zone.[6] At the end of the 2011 NFL season, Wilson started in all 16 games recording 62 combined tackles, 15 pass break-ups, two interceptions, and one forced fumble.
[edit] Personal life
Wilson's father, Tim Wilson, played in the NFL for eight years, mostly for the Houston Oilers. He was best friends with the legendary Earl Campbell, who Josh refers to as 'Uncle Earl'. His father died in 1996, and Josh carries around a football card of him.[7]
[edit] References
- ^ "Wilson on ESPN". espn.com. http://proxy.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=10499. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
- ^ NFL Draft Tracker
- ^ http://espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=301213034
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- ^ "Josh Wilson Scores Rare Red Zone Pick on Tom Brady". NBCWashington.com. http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/Josh-Wilson-Scores-Rare-Red-Zone-Pick-on-Tom-Brady-135489203.html. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
- ^ "Redskins Make Eli Look Ordinary Once Again". NBCWashington.com. http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/Redskins-Secondary-Makes-Eli-Look-Ordinary-135836483.html. Retrieved 2011-12-18.
- ^ Carpenter, Les (2007-04-27). "A Guiding Spirit Points Terps' Wilson Toward the NFL". The Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/26/AR2007042602733.html. Retrieved 2010-05-07.
[edit] External links
- Official Web site
- Josh Wilson Prospect Profile page at NFL.com
- Washington Post article on Josh Wilson dated 26 April 2007
- Seattle Seahawks' player page
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