Joel Wilson (American football)

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Joel Wilson
Personal information
Born: (2000-06-21) June 21, 2000 (age 24)
Petoskey, Michigan, U.S.
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

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.

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Early life

Wilson 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

As 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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
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 s7.10 s33.0 in
(0.84 m)		9 ft 6 in
(2.90 m)		11 reps
All values from Pro Day [16]

New Orleans Saints

After 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

On 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

On 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]

New York Giants

On September 24, 2024, Wilson signed with the New York Giants practice squad. [28] He was released on October 1. [29]

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References

  1. ↑ Kochanny, Drew (February 7, 2018). "Petoskey's Joel Wilson inks with Central Michigan for football". Petoskey News-Review. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Joel Wilson 2018 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Joel Wilson 2019 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  4. ↑ Driesenga, Tyler (April 26, 2023). "Petoskey Alum, CMU Tight End Joel Wilson Sets Sights on the NFL". 9&10 News. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Joel Wilson 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Johnson passes for 5 TDs, LSU tops Cent. Michigan, 49-21". CBS Sports. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Central Michigan beats Washington State 24-21 in Sun Bowl". CBS Sports. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Joel Wilson 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  9. ↑ J. Andrews, Kyle. "5 takeaways from Penn State's 33-14 win over Central". Centre Daily Times. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
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  13. ↑ "MAC Announces 2022 Postseason Football Awards & All-Conference Teams". Mid-American Conference. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
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