Emanuel Wilson (American football) explained

Emanuel Wilson
Number:31
Current Team:Green Bay Packers
Position:Running back
Birth Date:8 May 1999
Birth Place:Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:226
High School:North Mecklenburg
(Huntersville, North Carolina)
College:Johnson C. Smith (2018–2019)
Fort Valley State (2020–2022)
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Rushing yards
Statvalue1:85
Statlabel2:Rushing average
Statvalue2:6.1
Statlabel3:Rushing touchdowns
Statlabel4:Receptions
Statvalue4:4
Statlabel5:Receiving yards
Statvalue5:23
Statlabel6:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:WilsEm00

Emanuel Dashae Wilson (born May 8, 1999)[1] is an American football running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Johnson C. Smith and Fort Valley State, and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos in 2023.

Early years

Wilson was born in Roanoke, Virginia. He moved to Charlotte, NC with his mother and brother when he was 8 years old. He played high school football at the North Mecklenburg High School.[2]

College career

Wilson attended Johnson C. Smith University where he played college football for the Golden Bulls, redshirting in 2018 and playing his first season in 2019.[3] He transferred to Fort Valley State University in 2020, where he played for the Wildcats through the 2022 season.[2]

Professional career

Denver Broncos

After going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft, Wilson signed as an undrafted free agent with the Denver Broncos on May 12, 2023.[4] The Broncos waived him three days later.[5]

Green Bay Packers

On May 22, 2023, Wilson signed with the Green Bay Packers.[6] On August 29, the Packers announced that Wilson had made the initial 53-man roster after a strong preseason performance.[7] [8]

Wilson made his NFL debut on September 17, 2023, in a Week 2 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, recording three carries for five yards.[9] He was placed on injured reserve on November 22, 2023.[10] He was activated on January 6, 2024.[11] After the 2023 season, he was offered a tender.[12]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesRushingReceivingFumbles
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
GB7 0 14 85 6.1 31 0 4 23 5.8 9 0 0 0
Total 7 0 14 85 6.1 31 0 4 23 5.8 9 0 0 0
Source: pro-football-reference.com

Postseason

YearTeamGamesRushingReceivingFumbles
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
GB2 0 12 36 6.0 8 0 1 11 11.0 11 0 0 0
Total 2 0 12 36 6.8 8 0 1 11 11.0 11 0 0 0
Source: pro-football-reference.com

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Emanuel Wilson (RB). ESPN.com.
  2. Web site: Emanuel Wilson – Football (RB). fvsusports.com.
  3. Web site: Emanuel Wilson – Football (RB). goldenbullsports.com.
  4. News: DiLalla. Aric. Broncos sign 15 college free agents. DenverBroncos.com. May 12, 2023. May 12, 2023.
  5. News: DiLalla. Aric. Broncos sign RB Tyreik McAllister, waive four players. DenverBroncos.com. May 15, 2023. May 15, 2023.
  6. Web site: Packers sign RB Emanuel Wilson, Green Bay releases K Parker White. Packers.com. May 22, 2023.
  7. News: Packers keep 6 receivers, 11 offensive linemen: Here's the initial 2023 roster. August 29, 2023. Packers.com.
  8. Web site: Who is Emanuel Wilson, No. 31 running back for the Green Bay Packers? He had breakout performance vs. the Bengals.. August 12, 2023. jsonline.com.
  9. Web site: Packers' Emanuel Wilson: Makes professional debut . CBSSports.com . September 18, 2023 . September 17, 2023.
  10. Web site: Packers sign WR Bo Melton, RB James Robinson to active roster. Packers.com. November 22, 2023.
  11. Web site: Packers activate TE Luke Musgrave, RB Emanuel Wilson off IR. Packers.com. January 6, 2023.
  12. Web site: Where do Packers stand in free agency at start of 2024 league year?. Packers.com. March 13, 2023.