Torrian Wilson Explained

Torrian Wilson
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Position:Guard
Birth Date:November 28, 1991
Birth Place:Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:310
High School:Miami (FL) Northwestern
College:UCF
Undraftedyear:2015
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Torrian Wilson (born November 28, 1991) is a former American football guard. He played college football at UCF. After not being selected in the 2015 NFL draft, he was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent. Wilson is also a lineman trainer and is actively working with NFL, high school, and college recruits.

Early years and high school career

Torrian Wilson was born in Miami, Florida, to Earnest and Vernell Wilson. He attended Miami Northwestern Senior High School, where he played both offense and defense for head football coach Billy Rolle. He was a first-team all-state pick and an All-Dade County selection. At the end of his senior season he was selected to play in the 2010 Under Armour All-America Game.[1] Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com,[2] Wilson was the eighth ranked offensive guard in the nation. He was recruited by Alabama, UCF, Louisiana State, Louisville, Michigan and Stanford.

College career

Wilson attended the University of Central Florida, where he redshirted his freshman year. In 2011, as a redshirt freshman, he appeared in 11 contests, started four games at left tackle and was selected to the C-USA All-Freshman Team. In his sophomore season he started all 14 games at left tackle and was selected to the All-C-USA Second-team.[3] In 2013, he started 11 games at LT. As a senior, he started all 13 games at left tackle and was named to the All-AAC Second-team.[4]

Professional career

Detroit Lions

After not being selected in the 2015 NFL draft, Wilson was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent on May 7, 2015.[5] He received a $11,000 signing bonus by the Lions.[6] He was released by the team on September 5, 2015.[7]

New England Patriots

On November 10, 2015, the New England Patriots signed Torrian Wilson to their practice squad.[8] Wilson was released by the Patriots on January 13, 2016.

Orlando Predators

On March 9, 2016, Wilson was activated by the Orlando Predators.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rosters for 2010 Under Armour All-America High School Football Game Set - ESPN MediaZone. ESPN MediaZone. December 9, 2009. November 27, 2015. en-US.
  2. Web site: Yahoo Sports: Rivals.com Ranking - Rivals.com offensive guards 2010. sports.yahoo.com. November 27, 2015.
  3. Web site: 2012 C-USA Football All-Conference Teams. www.conferenceusa.com. November 27, 2015.
  4. Web site: American Athletic Conference Announces 2014 Postseason Football Honors. theamerican.org. November 27, 2015.
  5. Web site: Lions scouting report: Torrian Wilson. Pride Of Detroit. June 13, 2015. November 27, 2015.
  6. Web site: A closer look at the Lions' UDFA signing bonuses. Pride Of Detroit. May 14, 2015. November 27, 2015.
  7. Web site: Lions roster cuts tracker: Updates as the Lions finalize a 53-man roster. Pride Of Detroit. September 5, 2015. November 27, 2015.
  8. Web site: Patriots sign OL Keavon Milton and OL Torrian Wilson to practice squad; Release WR Austin Hill and DB Floyd Raven, SR. from practice squad. New England Patriots. November 27, 2015. November 16, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151116043029/http://www.patriots.com/news/2015/11/10/patriots-sign-ol-keavon-milton-and-ol-torrian-wilson-practice-squad-release-wr. dead.