Cedrick Wilson Jr.
.jpg) Wilson in training camp with the Cowboys in 2019 | |||||||||||
| No. 11 – Dallas Cowboys | |||||||||||
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||||||
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| Born: | November 20, 1995 Memphis, Tennessee | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | White Station (Memphis, Tennessee) | ||||||||||
| College: | Boise State | ||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2018 / round: 6 / pick: 208 | ||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 14, 2019 | |||||||||||
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Cedrick Wilson Jr. (born March 10, 1995) is an American football wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boise State University.
Early years
Wilson attended White Station High School, where he played quarterback. As a senior he was named the starter, registering 731 passing yards, 7 passing touchdowns, 268 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns and 5 interceptions. He led his team to the Class 6A semifinals, while earning 6A All-State and second-team 16-AAA All-District honors.
College career
He attended Coffeyville Community College. As a freshman, he registered 629 yards and 10 touchdowns, receiving All-conference honors. As a sophomore, he posted 66 receptions, 1,045 receiving yards (second-highest in school history) and 17 touchdowns (fourth in the nation), while earning Junior College All-American honors.
In 2016, he transferred to Boise State University. As a junior, he appeared in 12 games (5 starts), collecting 56 receptions (second on the team) for 1,129 yards (second on the team) and 11 touchdowns (led the team). He returned 13 punts for 132 yards (13.2-yard average), with a long of 73 yards against UNLV and 13 kickoffs for 277 yards (21.3-yard average). He threw a 61-yard touchdown pass against Utah State University. He played most of the season with torn ligaments in his left ankle, that he injured in the fifth game of the season against the University of New Mexico.
As a senior, he started 13 games, posting 83 receptions (led the team) for 1,511 yards (led the team) and 7 touchdowns (second on the team). He returned 18 kickoffs for 465 yards (25.8-yard average). Against the University of Virginia, he set single-game career-highs in receptions (13) and receiving yards (209), while also scoring a touchdown. During the season he played through an ankle injury, including in the 38–28 win over the University of Oregon at the Las Vegas Bowl, where he made 10 receptions for 221 yards and one touchdown whilst earning MVP honors.
College statistics
| Year | Team | G | Receiving | |||
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| Rec | Yards | Avg | TD | |||
| 2016 | Boise State | 12 | 56 | 1,128 | 20.2 | 11 |
| 2017 | Boise State | 14 | 83 | 1,511 | 18.2 | 7 |
| Total | 26 | 139 | 2,640 | 19.0 | 18 | |
Professional career
Wilson was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round (208th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.[1] On July 31, Wilson was placed on injured reserve after being diagnosed with a torn labrum while re-injuring his shoulder in training camp, which he played through last season in college.[2]
On August 31, 2019, Wilson was released after being passed on the depth chart by Devin Smith.[3] He was signed to the practice squad on September 2.[4] He was promoted to the active roster on September 13, to serve as the No. 5 receiver after fellow receiver Tavon Austin was ruled out for Week 2 after suffering a concussion in the season opener.[5] He was placed on injured reserve on December 10.[6]
Personal life
His father Cedrick Wilson Sr., was a wide receiver in the NFL for seven years with the San Francisco 49ers and the Pittsburgh Steelers.[7]
References
- ^ "The Dallas Cowboys select Cedrick Wilson with the 208th pick in the 2018 NFL draft". BloggingTheBoys.com. April 28, 2018. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
- ^ "Cowboys WR Cedrick Wilson to IR, sign Ricky Jeune after workout". Cowboys Wire. August 1, 2018. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
- ^ Helman, David (August 31, 2019). "Several Young Draft Picks Among Cowboys' Cuts". DallasCowboys.com.
- ^ Phillips, Rob (September 2, 2019). "Initial Practice Squad Includes New QB, TE, WR". DallasCowboys.com.
- ^ David Smith, Michael (September 14, 2019). "Cowboys call up Cedrick Wilson with Tavon Austin out". profootballtalk.nbcsports.com.
- ^ Alper, Josh (December 10, 2019). "Cowboys put Cedrick Wilson on IR, promote Mitch Hyatt from practice squad". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
- ^ "Boise State's Cedrick Wilson was not recruited as a high school quarterback so he turned into a 1,000-yard receiver". Retrieved April 28, 2018.