Joel Wilson (American football)

Joel Wilson (born June 21, 2000) is an American football tight end for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Central Michigan.

Joel Wilson
No. 48 – Buffalo Bills
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (2000-06-21) June 21, 2000
Petoskey, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Petoskey High School
College:Central Michigan (2018–2022)
Undrafted:2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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

New Orleans Saints

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, Wilson signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent.[16][17] However two weeks later, Wilson was released after failing his physical.[18]

Buffalo Bills

On May 22, 2023, Wilson signed with the Buffalo Bills.[19][20] He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.[21][22]

References
  1. Kochanny, Drew (February 7, 2018). "Petoskey's Joel Wilson inks with Central Michigan for football". Petoskey News-Review. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  2. "Joel Wilson 2018 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  3. "Joel Wilson 2019 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  4. Driesenga, Tyler (April 26, 2023). "Petoskey Alum, CMU Tight End Joel Wilson Sets Sights on the NFL". 9&10 News. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  5. "Joel Wilson 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  6. "Johnson passes for 5 TDs, LSU tops Cent. Michigan, 49-21". CBS Sports. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  7. "Central Michigan beats Washington State 24-21 in Sun Bowl". CBS Sports. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  8. "Joel Wilson 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  9. J. Andrews, Kyle. "5 takeaways from Penn State's 33-14 win over Central". Centre Daily Times. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  10. "Opportunistic Bowling Green beats Central Michigan 34-18". CBS Sports. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  11. Chase, Sean. "CMU football tight end Joel Wilson out for season". Central Michigan Life. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  12. "Joel Wilson 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  13. "MAC Announces 2022 Postseason Football Awards & All-Conference Teams". Mid-American Conference. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  14. Birkeness, Ashley. "Eight CMU football players earn All-MAC honors". Central Michigan Life. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  15. "Joel Wilson". Sports Reference. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  16. Kochanny, Drew. "Petoskey's Joel Wilson signs with New Orleans Saints as undrafted free agent". Petoskey News-Report. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  17. Bernreuter, Hugh. "Petoskey, CMU star Joel Wilson lands spot with New Orleans Saints". MLive.com. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  18. Sigler, John. "Report: Rookie TE Joel Wilson did not pass his Saints physical". Saints Wire. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  19. Alper, Josh. "Bills re-sign Dean Marlowe, sign Joel Wilson". NBC Sports. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  20. Dimmitt, Zach. "Bills Re-Sign S Dean Marlowe Again, Add UDFA TE Joel Wilson". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  21. White, Alec (August 29, 2023). "Bills announce moves to get to 53-man roster". BuffaloBills.com.
  22. White, Alec (August 30, 2023). "Bills sign 14 players to 2023 practice squad". BuffaloBills.com.
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