Eddy Wilson (American football) explained

Eddy Wilson II
Number:91
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:13 February 1997
Birth Place:Pontiac, Michigan, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:295
High School:West Bloomfield (MI)
College:Purdue
Undraftedyear:2018
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Eddy Wilson II (born February 13, 1997) is an American former professional football player. He played college football at Purdue.

Early life

Wilson attended West Bloomfield High School in West Bloomfield, Michigan. As a senior, he tallied 72 tackles with 19 sacks.[1] He originally committed to play football for the Bowling Green Falcons but changed his commitment to the Purdue Boilermakers.[2]

College career

Wilson played in nine games in 2015 as a true freshman, recording ten tackles.[3]

In 2016, as a sophomore, Wilson played in ten games, tallying 36 tackles (six for loss) and 2.5 sacks.[4]

As a junior in 2017 Wilson played in 12 of Purdue's 13 games, missing only the 2017 Foster Farms Bowl.[5] In 12 games, he made 27 tackles (2.5 for loss), one sack and two pass breakups.[6] After the season, he declared for the 2018 NFL draft.[7]

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Wilson signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2018.[8] He was waived on August 3, 2018.[9]

Cincinnati Bengals

On August 4, 2018, Wilson was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals.[10] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[11]

Salt Lake Stallions

In 2018, Wilson joined the Salt Lake Stallions of the Alliance of American Football.[12] He was waived on February 27, 2019.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Wilson played in two games for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League in 2019. The 2020 CFL season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He played in seven games for the Tiger-Cats in 2021.[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Eddy Wilson Bio. Purdue University Official Athletic Site. January 15, 2018. January 16, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180116081152/http://www.purduesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/eddy_wilson_972074.html. dead.
  2. Web site: Eddy Wilson Commits to Purdue. 20 January 2015 . West Bloomfield Athletics. January 15, 2018.
  3. Web site: Eddy Wilson 2015 Player Statistics. cfbstats.com. January 15, 2018.
  4. Web site: Eddy Wilson 2016 Player Statistics. cfbstats.com. January 15, 2018.
  5. Web site: Wilson's absence hurts Purdue's DL depth. Journal & Courier. January 15, 2018.
  6. Web site: Eddy Wilson 2017 Player Statistics. cfbstats.com. January 15, 2018.
  7. Web site: Purdue's Wilson to forgo senior season. heraldbulletin.com. January 15, 2018.
  8. Web site: Seahawks Sign 15 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents; Sign Three Draft Picks. Boyle, John. Seahawks.com. May 4, 2018.
  9. Web site: Seahawks Sign DE Ricky Ali'ifua & DT Lord Adusei-Hyeamang, Waive C Marcus Henry & DT Eddy Wilson . Boyle, John. Seahawks.com. August 3, 2018.
  10. Web site: Bengals claim DL Eddy Wilson off waivers from Seahawks, place Rod Taylor on injured reserve. CincyJungle.com. August 4, 2018.
  11. Web site: Bengals Establish Roster of 53 Players. Bengals.com. September 1, 2018.
  12. Web site: Kisch. Justin. Salt Lake Stallions Player Spotlight: Dia'Vante Brown, Defensive Lineman. 365 Sports Network. October 12, 2018. February 5, 2019. February 7, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190207015708/https://365sportsnetwork.com/2018/10/12/diavantebrownpsl/. dead.
  13. Web site: Eddy Wilson . statscrew.com . 12 August 2024.