[251] He was placed on injured reserved later that same day, ensuring he would miss the next three games at minimum. Russell Wilson had 16 touchdowns last season and 308 touchdowns over his career. [362][363], Rapper Eminem mentions Wilson in his 2013 song, "The Monster":[364], "It's payback, Russell Wilson falling way back / In the draft, turn nothing into something, still can make that / Straw into gold chump, I will spin Rumpelstiltskin in a haystack", Wilson has appeared on Late Show with David Letterman,[365] Jimmy Kimmel Live!,[366] Late Night with Seth Meyers, Charlie Rose,[367] and in the 2015 film Entourage. The Most Interesting Articles, Mysteries and Discoveries. Do you have a blog? . [233] In Week 4, Wilson passed for 360 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in the 3123 victory over the Miami Dolphins. [56] The 379-pass streak ended in a game against Wake Forest on October 3. Russell Wilson has thrown over 550 passes (558) only once in his career, so the Broncos should try to run a similar offense this season. Russell Wilson was second with a deep PR of 112.0. Late in the first half, he scrambled to the Rutgers' four-yard line, where he was tackled and suffered a knee sprain. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. [268] Against the Indianapolis Colts, Wilson went 21 of 39 for 274 yards, no touchdowns, and two interceptions in a 129 overtime loss. [289][290] The Broncos had the league's worst scoring offense with 287 total points for 16.9 points per game. [293], After graduating from high school, Wilson was selected by the Baltimore Orioles as the fifth pick in the 41st round (1,222nd overall) of the 2007 MLB draft. [62][63] He led the ACC in passing yards per game (274.1) and total offensive yards per game (307.5). [95] In February 2012, former NFL quarterback and director of the IMG Madden Football Academy Chris Weinke said of Wilson, "If he was 65, he'd probably be the No. He hit three home runs with 15 RBIs and a .228 batting average. 2021 Wimbledon Bracket; ATP 500: Rio de Janeiro Final . With a clean bill of health, one can reasonably assume Wilson will bounce back to some extent in 2022. [264], In the season opener of the 2022 season, against the Seahawks, Wilson completed 29 of 42 passes for 340 yards and one touchdown in a 1716 loss to his former team. Although Broncos guard Dalton Risner didn't specifically blame Wilson, he did confirm that there were communication issues at times, saying: "There were confusing times during this season where you may wonder why a decision was made and where that decision came from.". [139] He was ranked 20th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014. The team finished with a 1051 record and won the NFC West. Russell Wilson's Basic Stats QB DEN #7 Quarterback 337.3 Projected Points ADP: N/A Bye: 9 Experience: 10 Yr (s) Age: 34.2 Height: 5'11" Weight: 215 40 Time: 4.55 SPARQx (Rank): 109.90 (93%) Burst Score (Rank): 118.50 (82%) Agility Score (Rank): 11.06 (88%) Throw Velocity (Rank): 56.00 (61%) Russell Wilson's Injury Guide 1 1 1 1 1 1 Low Risk There was speculation that the hiring of Hackett was meant to try to lure quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the Broncos, but regardless of the motivations, it didn't come close to working out. [180] However, they fell to the eventual NFC champion Atlanta Falcons in the Divisional Round at the Georgia Dome. [231] He was again named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in Week 3. [253] Wilson finished the season with 3,113 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, six interceptions, and an additional two rushing touchdowns as the Seahawks finished with a 710 record, their first losing record since Wilsons arrival. 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[59] In May 2010, Wilson graduated from NC State in three years with a BA in communication, and took graduate-level business courses in the fall semester during the 2010 football season. View history. [64] He was named second-team All-ACC and runner-up for ACC Football Player of the Year. Each one noted how fitting it was that Alabama basketball . The Vikings missed a short field goal in the last minute, allowing the Seahawks to advance to the Divisional Round to face the 151 Carolina Panthers. "[96], Wilson was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round (75th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft,[100] the sixth quarterback selected. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. [85], In the inaugural Big Ten Championship Game on December 3, Wilson threw for three touchdowns and led the Badgers to a 4239 win over the Michigan State Spartans. [27][28][29][30][31] Wilson also claims to have some Native American ancestry, although he did not explicitly say which tribe he came from. Stephen A.: Russell Wilson's performance is the root of all his problems. [187], In Week 12, with the win over San Francisco, Wilson became the winningest quarterback in a player's first six seasons with 63 wins, surpassing Joe Flacco. He's been driven back 3,206 yds while being sacked 482 times. [115] He threw for 3,118 yards and 26 touchdowns, tying Peyton Manning's record for most touchdowns thrown by a rookie,[116] and rushed for 489 yards and four touchdowns. Wilson has won 98 games in his first nine. [87][88], In the 2012 Rose Bowl against the Oregon Ducks on January 2, 2012, Wilson had 19 pass completions on 25 attempts for 296 yards, 18 rushing yards, and three touchdowns (two passing, one rushing) as the Badgers lost by a score of 4538. [226], Wilson started off the 2020 season going 31 of 35 for 322 passing yards and four passing touchdowns in the 3825 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Pick up a copy next week! [72], On April 29, 2011, O'Brien announced that Wilson was granted a release from his football scholarship with one year of eligibility left. View a side-by-side comparison of Geno Smith and Russell Wilson. [155], On July 31, 2015, the Seahawks and Wilson agreed to a 4-year, $87.6 million contract extension, making him, at the time, the second-highest-paid player in the NFL. [101] The Seahawks received significant criticism for their selections in the draft, and Wilson in particular, as they had just signed free agent Matt Flynn. [113] Heearned NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month honors for December 2012 after the Seahawks went 50 and he had a passer rating of 115.2. Take that last one and hold it up against the above stats that better reflect consistency of play. Wilson led the Seahawks to the Patriots' one-yard line with 25 seconds remaining, but Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler intercepted a pass intended for Ricardo Lockette, sealing the victory for the Patriots. Here is a closer look at the pros and cons to the four routes the Giants can take at quarterback in 2022. [227] He was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in Week 1. [19] Wilson started playing football with his father and brother at the age of four, and played his first organized game for the Tuckahoe Tomahawks youth football team in sixth grade. Unlimited, Robot Russell are nicknames for Russell Wilson. [274], In Week 10 against the Tennessee Titans, Wilson went 21 of 42 for 286 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a 1710 loss. [205], In Week 16, the Seahawks faced off against the top-seeded Kansas City Chiefs on NBC Sunday Night Football. [198], Wilson was once again named as a captain for the Seahawks going into the 2018 season. [397], In May 2022, Wilson and Ciara received the Paul G. Allen Humanitarian Award for their philanthropic contributions to Seattle. [86] In December 2011, Wilson was named a third team All-American by Yahoo! #GOFORTH", "Seahawks QB Russell Wilson stars in new Levi's ad Blog", "Russell Wilson Signs on with American Family Insurance, Joins Three Other Accomplished Dreamers in Super Bowl Commercial", "Russell Wilson starring solo in Super Bowl ad for American Family", "Kevin Durant of Oklahoma City Thunder, J.J. 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[234], In Week 5 against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football, Wilson threw for 217 yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winning six-yard touchdown pass to DK Metcalf with 14 seconds left in the game, during the 2726 win. His TD percentage on pass attempts is 5.9% and his interception rate is 1.9%. An average of 1.9 touchdowns per game, Wilson averages 2 exactly. [131] Wilson finished the season with 26 touchdown passes, nine interceptions, and a 101.2 passer rating, becoming the first quarterback in the Super Bowl era to post a 100+ passer rating in each of his first two seasons. [32][33], Wilson's father played football and baseball at Dartmouth and was a wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers preseason squad in 1980. [220], Wilson finished the 2019 season with 4,110 passing yards, 31 passing touchdowns, and five interceptions to go along with 75 carries for 342 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns as the Seahawks finished with an 115 record and made the playoffs as the NFC's #5 seed. 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[5] In January 2012, Wilson informed the Rockies that he would be pursuing a career in the NFL and would not report to spring training for the 2012 season. [122] At the Pro Bowl in Hawaii on January 27, Wilson completed eight of ten attempts for 98 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions for a 147.1 rating. Wilson was a member of the NC State Wolfpack baseball team from 2008 to 2010, and in the summer of 2009 played for the Gastonia Grizzlies, a collegiate summer baseball team in the Coastal Plain League. All rights reserved. Russell Carrington Wilson (born November 29, 1988)[1][2] is an American football quarterback for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). The first stats that jump off the page are that Wilson consistently has ranked in the top-3 in the league in percentage of passing plays targeting deep and down the sideline receivers, while he. [55], Prior to the 2009 season, Wilson was named quarterback of the pre-season all-ACC football team on July 12. [345] In August 2016, it was announced that Wilson had partnered with Juice Press to open the company's first Seattle franchise. [51] During a 3024 win over East Carolina, Wilson threw for 201 yards and three touchdowns. [73], On June 27, 2011, Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema said that Wilson committed to Wisconsin for the 2011 season. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? In 15 games, Wilson went 4-11 as a starter and completed a career-low 60.5 percent of his passes for 3,524 yards, a career-low 16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. . [335] In 2015, he began endorsing Luvo, a frozen food company, and Reliant Recovery Water. In a 2008 interview, Wilson said, "I was leaning towards [entering the draft], but a college education is something you'll always have."[35]. In 2012, proceeds from the camp went to the Charles Ray III Diabetes Association, for which Wilson is the National Ambassador. Russell Wilson had 3,524 passing yards last season and 40,583 passing yards over his career. The Cardinals had the third-best scoring defense heading into Week 16. [276] Against the Carolina Panthers in week 12, Wilson went 19 of 35 for 142 yards and a touchdown in a 2310 loss. Who was the Defensive Player of the Year in 2021? On September 19, Wilson broke Andre Woodson's all-time NCAA record of 325 consecutive pass attempts without an interception against GardnerWebb. Although the Seahawks led 2414 heading into the fourth quarter, the Patriots scored two consecutive touchdowns to take a four-point lead with 2:02 remaining. Russell Wilson's performance is the root of all his problems. [235] This win was his 100th win in 148 total games as starting quarterback for the Seahawks. FaceGreatness with Braun Confidence", "Want to play like Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson? [106], On September 9, 2012, Wilson made his regular season debut in a 2016 road loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Wilson finished among the league's offensive leaders: No.9 with 4,212 passing yards, No.2 with 40 TDs (jointly with Tom Brady), and No.8 in adjusted QBR of 73.5. [16][17][18] He has an older brother, Harrison IV, and a younger sister, Anna. [271] During the game, Wilson suffered a partially torn hamstring, causing him to miss Week 7 against the New York Jets. Latest on Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN After missing the playoffs in six consecutive seasons from 2016 to 2021, the Broncos made an aggressive move by acquiring Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks for two first-round picks, two second-round picks, a fifth-round pick, tight end Noah Fant, quarterback Drew Lock and defensive lineman Shelby Harris. 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