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Russell Carrington Wilson is an active American football quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL).

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Key Facts & Information

Early Life and Career

  • Russell Carrington Wilson was born on November 29, 1988 at Cincinnati, Ohio, United States to Harrison Benjamin Wilson III, and Tammy Wilson.
  • Wilson started playing football at the age of four, and played his first organized game in sixth grade for the Tuckahoe Tomahawks youth football team.
  • During his high school years, he attended Collegiate Preparatory School was twice named the Richmond Times-Dispatch Player of the Year.
  • During his college football career, he joined the NC State Wolfpack football team and led the team in the 2010 Champs Sports Bowl before transferring the following year.
  • He then played for the Wisconsin Badgers football team for one season and finished with 33 passing touchdowns and a third team All-American by Yahoo! Sports.
  • By 2012 Wilson began training for the NFL Scouting Combine at the IMG Madden Football Academy while waiting for his chances in National Football League (NFL).

NFL Career

  • In the 2012 NFL Draft, Russell Wilson was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round. He was the 75th pick overall and the sixth quarterback selected.
  • In his first season, Wilson earned the Rookie of the Week honors in a victory over the New York Jets on November 11.
  • By the end of the regular season, he further the earned NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month honors for December and ranked fourth in the NFL in passer rating (100.0).
  • Wilson then led the Seahawks to the postseason in his rookie year with a stellar performance.
  • The following season, he earned his second NFC Offensive Player of the Week award, finishing the regular season with 26 touchdown passes, 9 interceptions, and a 101.2 passer rating. 
  • For the second time, he led the team to Super Bowl XLVIII victory, becoming the second black starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl.

“My height doesn’t define my skill set. To be a great quarterback, you have to have great leadership, great attention to detail and a relentless competitive nature – and I try to bring that on a daily basis.”

– Russell Wilson
  • The following season (2015), he was extended to a 4-year contract. Despite the team not reaching the postseason, he still broke franchise records and ranked 17th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016.
  • For the third time, Wilson was also selected to play for the 2016 Pro Bowl and was named the Pro Bowl offensive MVP.
  • In the 2016 season, Wilson suffered two minor injuries (ankle and left knee) but still started all 16 games in the season.
  • The Seahawks made the playoffs, but were defeated by the Atlanta Falcons in the Divisional Round.
  • Wilson’s 2017 season, he was recognized as the winningest quarterback in a player’s first six seasons. Although his team failed to reach postseason, Wilson was the league’s leader in touchdowns thrown.
  • The Seahawks lost many Pro Bowl starters in the offseason of 2018 so they were expected to have a longshot in the postseason. However, Wilson led the team to the postseason’s wildcard race. Although they lost, this proved the team’s resilience.
  • He also set career franchise records with most quarterback regular-season wins (75) and most touchdowns (196). Wilson was then selected to the Pro Bowl for the sixth time in his career.

“I truly believe in positive synergy, that your positive mindset gives you a more hopeful outlook, and belief that you can do something great means you will do something great.”

– Russell Wilson
  • Wilson signed another four-year extension with the Seahawks and he did not disappoint, leading the team to postseason and ranked 2nd on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.
  • The 2020 season also landed the Seahawks to PS despite early loss against the Los Angeles Rams.
  • Wilson finished the 2020 season with 4,212 passing yards, 40 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions – once again breaking the Seahawks franchise records he set.

Personal Life and Endeavors

  • Wilson was named Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year for his community service throughout the entirety of his career, including Tuesday visits at the Seattle Children’s Hospital.
  • He is also a senior editor at The Players’ Tribune, a project that gives athletes an online writing platform in an effort to bring them closer to the fans.
  • Besides NFL, he is also quite active in the baseball scene where he plays  for Yankees’ Double-A affiliate, the Trenton Thunder. He also appeared in New York Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves’ game as second baseman in 2018.
  • Wilson is married to American R&B singer Ciara and has a daughter and son.

Russell Wilson Worksheets

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Complete List Of Included Worksheets

  • Russell Wilson Facts
  • Player Data
  • A Quarterback
  • QBs on Field
  • Football Gear
  • Cartoon Wilson
  • Playing Football
  • Words to Live by
  • The Seahawks
  • Being a Football Fan
  • Playing in Teams

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