Russell Wilson is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers as of the 2024 NFL season. The Seattle Seahawks selected him with the 75th overall pick in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. After spending a decade with the Seattle Seahawks and another couple of years with the Denver Broncos, Wilson signed a 1-year deal with Pittsburgh in 2024. He has made nine Pro Bowl appearances and won Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seahawks against the Denver Broncos in a 43-8 victory. Additionally, he boasts a lengthy list of records and achievements, including the record for most wins by an NFL quarterback through nine seasons, the Bart Starr Award (2020), and the Walter Payton Man of the Year (2020), among many others.
Born in Cincinnati, Wilson was raised in Richmond, Virginia by his parents, Harrison Benjamin Wilson III and Tammy Wilson. He attended Collegiate School in Richmond where, while playing high school football, he earned recognition as an all-district, all-region, and all-state player. Additionally, for his impressive and outstanding performance, he earned the title of the Richmond Times-Dispatch Player of the Year twice. After high school, Wilson played college football at North Carolina State University and later committed to playing college football for Wisconsin for the 2011 season.
Russell Wilson College
Russell Wilson attended North Carolina State University from 2007 to 2010, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in communication. In the fall semester during the 2010 football season, he enrolled in graduate-level business courses. Finally, he concluded his collegiate career at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, utilizing his remaining one-year eligibility.
Career at North Carolina State University:
Wilson was redshirted during the 2007 season. In the 2008 season, he started in 11 out of 12 played games, amassing 1,955 passing yards, 17 touchdowns, and recorded an interception. He concluded the season with a 6-5 team record, earning recognition as the first-team All-ACC quarterback for his performance.
In 2009, Wilson received an honorable mention for All-ACC, concluding the season with 3,027 passing yards, 31 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions with the team finishing with a 5-7 record. He concluded the final season at NC State with 3,563 passing yards, registering 28 touchdowns alongside 14 interceptions. Additionally, he was named second-team All-ACC, leading the ACC in passing yards per game and total offensive yards per game.
Career at the University of Wisconsin-Madison:
Wilson transferred to the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the 2011 season. Throughout that season, he accumulated 3,175 passing yards, recorded 33 touchdowns, and had 4 interceptions with the team’s 11-3 record. He was named first-team All-Big Ten, additionally securing the Griese-Brees Big Ten Quarterback of the Year award. Finally, his remarkable collegiate career came to an end at the 2012 Senior Bowl.
Russell Wilson College Statistics
| Season | Games | Passing | Rushing | ||||||||||||
| GP | GS | Record | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Av. | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Av. | TD | |
| NC State | |||||||||||||||
| 2007 | Redshirted | ||||||||||||||
| 2008 | 12 | 11 | 6−5 | 150 | 275 | 54.5 | 1,955 | 7.1 | 17 | 1 | 133.9 | 116 | 394 | 3.4 | 4 |
| 2009 | 12 | 12 | 5−7 | 224 | 378 | 59.3 | 3,027 | 8 | 31 | 11 | 147.8 | 103 | 260 | 2.5 | 4 |
| 2010 | 13 | 13 | 9−4 | 308 | 527 | 58.4 | 3,563 | 6.8 | 28 | 14 | 127.5 | 143 | 435 | 3 | 9 |
| Wisconsin | |||||||||||||||
| 2011 | 14 | 14 | 11−3 | 225 | 309 | 72.8 | 3,175 | 10.3 | 33 | 4 | 191.8 | 79 | 338 | 4.3 | 6 |
| Career | 51 | 50 | 31−19 | 907 | 1,489 | 61 | 11,720 | 7.9 | 109 | 30 | 147.2 | 441 | 1,427 | 3.2 | 23 |
FAQs on Russell Wilson
A. Russell Wilson is 35 years old, as of October 2024. He was born on 29 November 1988.
A. Russell Wilson has played for the Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, and Pittsburgh Steelers as of October 2024.
A. Russell Wilson stands 5 feet 11 inches or 1.80 meters tall and he weighs around 215 lb or 98 kg.
A. Russell Wilson is represented by Mark Rodgers.
