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Joel Wilson (American football)

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

Joel Wilson
No. 86 – Chicago Bears
Position:Tight end
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)
Undrafted:2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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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

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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

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand 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 s 7.10 s 33.0 in
(0.84 m)		 9 ft 6 in
(2.90 m)		 11 reps
All values from Pro Day[16]

New Orleans Saints

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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

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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

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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

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

Chicago Bears

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On October 24, 2024, Wilson signed with the Chicago Bears practice squad.[30]

References

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  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.
  10. ^ "Opportunistic Bowling Green beats Central Michigan 34-18". CBS Sports. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  11. ^ Chase, Sean. "CMU football tight end Joel Wilson out for season". Central Michigan Life. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  12. ^ "Joel Wilson 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  13. ^ "MAC Announces 2022 Postseason Football Awards & All-Conference Teams". Mid-American Conference. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  14. ^ Birkeness, Ashley. "Eight CMU football players earn All-MAC honors". Central Michigan Life. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  15. ^ "Joel Wilson". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  16. ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Joel Wilson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  17. ^ Kochanny, Drew. "Petoskey's Joel Wilson signs with New Orleans Saints as undrafted free agent". Petoskey News-Report. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  18. ^ Bernreuter, Hugh. "Petoskey, CMU star Joel Wilson lands spot with New Orleans Saints". MLive.com. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  19. ^ Sigler, John. "Report: Rookie TE Joel Wilson did not pass his Saints physical". Saints Wire. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  20. ^ Alper, Josh. "Bills re-sign Dean Marlowe, sign Joel Wilson". NBC Sports. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  21. ^ Dimmitt, Zach. "Bills Re-Sign S Dean Marlowe Again, Add UDFA TE Joel Wilson". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
  22. ^ White, Alec (August 29, 2023). "Bills announce moves to get to 53-man roster". BuffaloBills.com.
  23. ^ White, Alec (August 30, 2023). "Bills sign 14 players to 2023 practice squad". BuffaloBills.com.
  24. ^ White, Alec (November 7, 2023). "Bills sign two players to the practice squad". BuffaloBills.com. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  25. ^ "Packers sign TE Joel Wilson to practice squad". packers.com. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  26. ^ "Packers sign 14 free agents". Packers.com. January 22, 2024.
  27. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 27, 2024.
  28. ^ Benton, Dan. "Giants cut Jakob Johnson, sign Ty Summers to active roster". Giants Wire. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  29. ^ Salomone, Dan. "Giants sign WR Kearis Jackson, CB Greg Stroman Jr. to practice squad". giants.com. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  30. ^ "Joel Wilson: Headed to Windy City". CBS Sports. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
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