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'''Joshua Wilson'''<ref name=ProFootballReference.com>{{cite web|title=Wilson on ESPN |work=espn.com |url=http://proxy.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=10499 |accessdate=2008-02-06}}</ref> (born March 11, 1985) is a professional [[American football]] [[cornerback]] for the [[ |
'''Joshua Wilson'''<ref name=ProFootballReference.com>{{cite web|title=Wilson on ESPN |work=espn.com |url=http://proxy.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=10499 |accessdate=2008-02-06}}</ref> (born March 11, 1985) is a professional [[American football]] [[cornerback]] for the [[Washington Redskins]] of the [[National Football League]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Maryland Terrapins football|Maryland]]. |
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==Collegiate career== |
==Collegiate career== |
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| College: | Maryland | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2007 / round: 2 / pick: 55 | ||||||||
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Joshua Wilson[1] (born March 11, 1985) is a professional American football cornerback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He played college football at Maryland.
Collegiate career
A graduate of DeMatha Catholic High School, Wilson saw action in all 11 games as a true freshman and became a starting cornerback late in his sophomore year, a job he never relinquished. By his senior season he was one of the top cornerbacks in the nation. He also had 847 yards as a kick returner in the 2006 season. In his career, he tallied 157 tackles, including 100 solo stops, had two career interceptions, 25 passes defended, forced two fumbles, recovered two fumbles and blocked three kicks.
Professional career
Wilson was drafted 55th overall (2nd round) by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2007 NFL Draft.[2] During a week three home game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Wilson returned the opening kickoff 72 yards to help set up a Matt Hasselbeck touchdown pass to Bobby Engram. In week 12, against the St. Louis Rams, Josh Wilson returned a 89 yard kickoff return for a touchdown. He recorded 9 tackles in 12 games. On October 26, 2008 against the San Francisco 49ers Josh Wilson ran back a 75 yard interception for a touchdown. At the end of the 2008 season, Josh Wilson had 76 tackles, 4 interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), and 1 sack.
On August 31, 2010 he was traded to the Baltimore Ravens, for a conditional 2011 Draft Pick.
Wilson returned an interception for a touchdown in overtime against the Houston Texans on December 13, 2010 to help the Ravens win 34-28.[3]
Personal life
Wilson's father, Tim Wilson, played in the NFL for eight years, mostly for the Houston Oilers. He was best friends with the legendary Earl Campbell, who Josh refers to as 'Uncle Earl'. His father died in 1996, and Josh carries around a football card of him.[4]
References
- ^ "Wilson on ESPN". espn.com. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
- ^ NFL Draft Tracker
- ^ http://espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=301213034
- ^ Carpenter, Les (2007-04-27). "A Guiding Spirit Points Terps' Wilson Toward the NFL". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2010-05-07.