Troy Wilson (defensive lineman)

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Troy Wilson
Born: (1970-11-22) November 22, 1970 (age 54)
Topeka, Kansas, U.S.
Career information
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight257 lb (117 kg)
College Pittsburg State
High school Shawnee Heights
NFL draft 1993, round: 7th, pick: 194
Drafted by San Francisco 49ers
Career history
As player
1993–1994 San Francisco 49ers
1995 Denver Broncos
1996 Kansas City Chiefs*
1997 St. Louis Rams*
1998San Francisco 49ers*
1998–1999 New Orleans Saints
2000 Chicago Bears
2001San Francisco 49ers
2002–2003 Tampa Bay Storm
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career stats
Sacks 15.5

Troy Ethan Wilson (born November 22, 1970) is a former defensive lineman who played in the National Football League (NFL). Wilson had a seven-year career playing defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints, and the Chicago Bears.

Troy Wilson attended Pittsburg State University from 1989 to 1992, helping Pittsburg State win the 1991 NCAA Division II national championship. [1]

Wilson was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round (194th overall) of the 1993 NFL Entry Draft. [2] Wilson was a member of the 1994 San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl championship team. [1]

Wilson played for the Tampa Bay Storm in the Arena Football League (AFL) in 2002 and 2003. He was a member of the 2003 Arena Bowl championship team. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Around Town", The Topeka Capital Journal (September 6, 2003).
  2. "1993 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.