Kris Wilson (American football)
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Born: | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. | August 22, 1981||||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Lancaster (PA) McCaskey | ||||||
College: | Pittsburgh | ||||||
NFL draft: | 2004 / Round: 2 / Pick: 61 | ||||||
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Kristopher Wilson (born August 22, 1981) is a former
Early years
Wilson attended J. P. McCaskey High School.[1][3] As a senior, he won first-team All-Lancaster-Lebanon Section One honors at both linebacker and wide receiver.[3]
He received a full scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh, graduating with a bachelor's degree in economics.[3][4] As a redshirt senior, he caught 44 receptions and led all NCAA Division 1-A tight ends with 9 receiving touchdowns, earning a spot as one of three finalists for the John Mackey Award in 2003, which is awarded to the nation's most outstanding tight end.[3][5]
Wilson's mother, Deborah, is a licensed Social Worker with a master's degree from Temple University.
Professional career
Kansas City Chiefs
Kris Wilson entered the 2004 NFL Draft, and was drafted in the second round (61st overall) by the
San Diego Chargers
After a short stint with the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2008 offseason, Wilson signed a two-year contract with the San Diego Chargers. Wilson played the tight end position for the Chargers, alongside Antonio Gates, Brandon Manumaleuna, and Randy McMichael. Wilson caught four passes for 28 yards and two touchdowns in 2009, including a touchdown reception from Philip Rivers in the playoffs, after not catching any passes in the games he played in 2008. Wilson signed another two-year contract with the San Diego Chargers in March 2010. He had 113 yards in 2010, but was released on July 28, 2011.
Baltimore Ravens
In 2011, Wilson signed with the Baltimore Ravens after Todd Heap was released.[7][8] In an AFC Divisional playoff win against the Houston Texans, Wilson caught a one-yard touchdown pass from Joe Flacco.[9]
After football
Wilson is a graduate of UCLA School of Law, class of 2015.
References
- ^ a b "Kris Wilson". NFL.com. Retrieved December 17, 2010.
- ^ "Kris Wilson Profile". ESPN. Retrieved December 17, 2010.
- ^ a b c d "Kris Wilson Foundation". Kris Wilson Foundation. Retrieved December 17, 2010.
- ^ Blymier, Matt (July 9, 2010). "Different paths to NFL success". Lancaster Online. Archived from the original on January 27, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2010.
- ^ "Kris Wilson Named Semifinalist for John Mackey Award". Pittsburgh Panthers. November 18, 2003. Retrieved December 17, 2010.
- ^ "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ "San Diego Chargers Re-sign Kris Wilson". KC Chiefs blog. March 5, 2010. Archived from the original on July 13, 2011. Retrieved December 17, 2010.
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- ^ Texans’ miscues help close book on historic season Retrieved July 13, 2012.