Joel Wilson (born June 21, 2000) is an American professional football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at Central Michigan.
Personal information | |
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Born: | Petoskey, Michigan, U.S. | June 21, 2000
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Weight: | 242 lb (110 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Petoskey |
College: | Central Michigan (2018–2022) |
Position: | Tight end |
Undrafted: | 2023 |
Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
Player stats at PFR |
Early life
editWilson attended Petoskey High School in Petoskey, Michigan, where he played quarterback on the football team. He committed to play college football at Central Michigan.[1]
College career
editAs a freshman in 2018, Wilson caught one pass for five yards.[2] In 2019, he brought in one pass for seven yards and made a tackle as he was limited due to a broken foot.[3][4] In the shortened 2020 season, Wilson hauled in five receptions for 50 yards.[5] In week three of the 2021 season, Wilson hauled in four passes for 31 yards and his first career touchdown, but Central Michigan lost to LSU 49–21.[6] In the 2021 Sun Bowl, Wilson caught three passes for 41 yards and a touchdowns, as he helped Central Michigan beat Washington State 24–21.[7] Wilson took a big step up in 2021, finishing the year with 31 receptions for 367 yards and six touchdowns.[8] In week four of the 2022 season, Wilson brought in five receptions for 59 yards and a touchdown, but Central Michigan lost versus Penn State 33–14.[9] In week eight, Wilson notched eight receptions for 75 yards and a touchdown, but Central Michigan lost 34–18 against Bowling Green.[10] However, in week ten against Northern Illinois, Wilson caught a touchdown but went down with a season-ending injury.[11] Wilson finished the 2022 season with 44 receptions for 445 yards and six touchdowns.[12] For his performance on the season, Wilson was named third-team All-MAC.[13][14]
Wilson finished his career at Central Michigan with 82 receptions for 874 yards and 12 touchdowns.[15]
Professional career
editHeight | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | ||||
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6 ft 3+5⁄8 in (1.92 m) |
242 lb (110 kg) |
32+5⁄8 in (0.83 m) |
10+1⁄4 in (0.26 m) |
4.24 s | 7.10 s | 33.0 in (0.84 m) |
9 ft 6 in (2.90 m) |
11 reps | ||||
All values from Pro Day[16] |
New Orleans Saints
editAfter not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Wilson signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent on April 30.[17][18] However on May 13, Wilson was released after failing his physical.[19]
Buffalo Bills
editOn May 22, 2023, Wilson signed with the Buffalo Bills.[20][21] He was waived on August 29, 2023, due to missing practice and re-signed to the practice squad.[22][23] Wilson was released by the Bills on November 7.[24]
Green Bay Packers
editOn November 28, 2023, Wilson was signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad.[25] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2024.[26] He was released on August 27, 2024.[27]
References
edit- ^ Kochanny, Drew (February 7, 2018). "Petoskey's Joel Wilson inks with Central Michigan for football". Petoskey News-Review. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ "Joel Wilson 2018 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ "Joel Wilson 2019 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ Driesenga, Tyler (April 26, 2023). "Petoskey Alum, CMU Tight End Joel Wilson Sets Sights on the NFL". 9&10 News. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ "Joel Wilson 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ "Johnson passes for 5 TDs, LSU tops Cent. Michigan, 49-21". CBS Sports. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ "Central Michigan beats Washington State 24-21 in Sun Bowl". CBS Sports. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ "Joel Wilson 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ J. Andrews, Kyle. "5 takeaways from Penn State's 33-14 win over Central". Centre Daily Times. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ "Opportunistic Bowling Green beats Central Michigan 34-18". CBS Sports. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ Chase, Sean. "CMU football tight end Joel Wilson out for season". Central Michigan Life. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ "Joel Wilson 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ "MAC Announces 2022 Postseason Football Awards & All-Conference Teams". Mid-American Conference. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ Birkeness, Ashley. "Eight CMU football players earn All-MAC honors". Central Michigan Life. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ "Joel Wilson". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Joel Wilson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ Kochanny, Drew. "Petoskey's Joel Wilson signs with New Orleans Saints as undrafted free agent". Petoskey News-Report. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ Bernreuter, Hugh. "Petoskey, CMU star Joel Wilson lands spot with New Orleans Saints". MLive.com. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ Sigler, John. "Report: Rookie TE Joel Wilson did not pass his Saints physical". Saints Wire. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ Alper, Josh. "Bills re-sign Dean Marlowe, sign Joel Wilson". NBC Sports. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ Dimmitt, Zach. "Bills Re-Sign S Dean Marlowe Again, Add UDFA TE Joel Wilson". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ White, Alec (August 29, 2023). "Bills announce moves to get to 53-man roster". BuffaloBills.com.
- ^ White, Alec (August 30, 2023). "Bills sign 14 players to 2023 practice squad". BuffaloBills.com.
- ^ White, Alec (November 7, 2023). "Bills sign two players to the practice squad". BuffaloBills.com. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ "Packers sign TE Joel Wilson to practice squad". packers.com. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "Packers sign 14 free agents". Packers.com. January 22, 2024.
- ^ "Packers announce roster moves". packers.com. August 27, 2024.