Cedrick Wilson Jr.
{{Short description|American football player (born 1995)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Cedrick Wilson Jr.
| image = Cedrick Wilson (48619883692).jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = Wilson with the Dallas Cowboys in 2019
| current_team = New Orleans Saints
| number = 11
| position = Wide receiver
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age |1995|11|20}}
| birth_place = Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 2
| weight_lb = 197
| high_school = White Station (Memphis)
| college = {{ubl|Coffeyville CC (2014–2015)|Boise State (2016–2017)}}
| draftyear = 2018
| draftround = 6
| draftpick = 208
| pastteams =
- Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
- Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2022}}–{{NFL Year|2023}})
- New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2024}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
- First-team All-Mountain West (2017)
- 2017 Las Vegas Bowl MVP
| statseason = 2024
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 = 121
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 = 1,480
| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue3 = 12
| pfr = WilsCe01
}}
Cedrick Wilson Jr. (born November 20, 1995) is an American professional football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Boise State Broncos.
Early life
Wilson attended White Station High School, in Memphis, Tennessee. As a junior, he was named the starter at quarterback.
As a senior, he registered 142 of 239 completions for 1,973 yards, 22 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns. He led his team to the Class 6A semifinals, while earning 6A All-State, second-team 16-AAA All-District honors and offensive player of the year by the Touchdown Club of Memphis.{{Cite web |date=December 30, 2013 |title=Three make All-State football list |url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/gallatin/sports/2013/12/31/three-make-all-state-football-list/4270141/ |access-date=June 12, 2023 |website=Tennessean.com}}
College career
Wilson enrolled at Coffeyville Community College.{{Cite web |last=Rains |first=B.J. |date=December 16, 2015 |title=Broncos sign talented JUCO receiver despite late push from Virginia Tech |url=https://www.idahopress.com/blueturfsports/football/broncos-sign-talented-juco-receiver-despite-late-push-from-virginia-tech/article_90c97750-a42f-11e5-9054-3fc05e257c87.html |access-date=October 13, 2023 |website=Idaho Press |language=en}} As a freshman, he registered 629 yards and 10 touchdowns, receiving All-conference honors.
As a sophomore, he posted 66 receptions, 1,045 receiving yards (second-highest in school history) and 17 touchdowns (fourth in the nation), while earning second-team Junior College All-American honors.
In 2016, he transferred to Boise State University. As a junior, he appeared in 12 games, of which he started five. He recorded 56 receptions (second on the team) for 1,129 yards (second on the team) and 11 touchdowns (led the team). He returned 13 punts for 132 yards (13.2-yard average), with a long of 73 yards against UNLV and 13 kickoffs for 277 yards (21.3-yard average). He threw a 61-yard touchdown pass against Utah State. He played most of the season with torn ligaments in his left ankle, which he injured in the fifth game of the season against New Mexico. Wilson was named Honorable Mention All-Mountain West for his 2016 season. https://www.nfl.com/prospects/ced-wilson/32005749-4c65-6498-c69c-d263ba915a14
As a senior, he started 13 games, posting 83 receptions (led the team) for 1,511 yards (led the team) and seven touchdowns (second on the team). He returned 18 kickoffs for 465 yards (25.8-yard average). Against Virginia, he set single-game career-highs in receptions (13) and receiving yards (209), while also scoring a touchdown. During the season he played through an ankle injury, including in the 38–28 win over Oregon at the Las Vegas Bowl, where he made 10 receptions for 221 yards and one touchdown whilst earning MVP honors.{{Cite web |title=Las Vegas Bowl - Boise State vs Oregon Box Score, December 16, 2017 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2017-12-16-oregon.html |access-date=October 18, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}Wilson was named first-team All-Mountain West for his successful 2017 season. https://www.nfl.com/prospects/ced-wilson/32005749-4c65-6498-c69c-d263ba915a14
=College statistics=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | |||
| rowspan="2"| Season
! rowspan="2"| Team ! rowspan="2"| GP ! colspan="4"| Receiving | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rec | Yds | Avg | TD |
| 2016 || Boise State
| 12 || 56 || 1,128 || 20.2 || 11 | |||
| 2017 || Boise State
| 14 || 83 || 1,511 || 18.2 || 7 | |||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/cedrick-wilson-2.html Total] || 26 || 139 || 2,640 || 19.0 || 18 |
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 2 1/4
| weight = 197
| dash = 4.55
| ten split = 1.58
| twenty split = 2.65
| shuttle = 4.23
| cone drill = 6.89
| vertical = 37.0
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 1
| bench = 9
| arm span = 31 1/2
| hand span = 9 3/4
| wonderlic =
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/ced-wilson/32005749-4c65-6498-c69c-d263ba915a14 |title=Ced Wilson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=June 7, 2022}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1020129&DraftYear=2018 |title=2018 Draft Scout Cedrick Wilson, Boise State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |website=draftscout.com |access-date=June 7, 2022}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.giants.com/video/mike-mayock-raves-over-qb-rosen-s-pass-to-wr-cedrick-wilson-20413395 |title=Mike Mayock raves over QB Rosen's pass to WR Cedrick Wilson |website=Giants.com |access-date=June 7, 2022}}
}}
=Dallas Cowboys=
Wilson was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round (208th overall) of the 2018 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Halprin |first=Dave |date=April 28, 2018 |title=The Dallas Cowboys select Cedrick Wilson with the 208th pick in the 2018 NFL draft |url=https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2018/4/28/17295718/the-dallas-cowboys-select-cedrick-wilson-with-the-208th-pick-in-the-2018-nfl-draft |access-date=May 28, 2018 |website=BloggingTheBoys.com}} On July 31, Wilson was placed on injured reserve after being diagnosed with a torn labrum in his shoulder.{{Cite web |last=Drummond |first=K. D. |date=August 1, 2018 |title=Cowboys WR Cedrick Wilson to IR, sign Ricky Jeune after workout |url=https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/2018/07/31/dallas-cowboys-cedrick-wilson-ir-ricky-jeuene/ |access-date=August 1, 2018 |website=Cowboys Wire}}
On August 31, 2019, Wilson was released after being passed on the depth chart by Devin Smith.{{Cite web |last=Helman |first=David |date=August 31, 2019 |title=Several Young Draft Picks Among Cowboys' Cuts |url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/several-young-draft-picks-among-cowboys-cuts |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=DallasCowboys.com}} He was signed to the practice squad on September 2.{{Cite web |last=Phillips |first=Rob |date=September 2, 2019 |title=Initial Practice Squad Includes New QB, TE, WR |url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/initial-practice-squad-includes-new-qb-te-wr |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=DallasCowboys.com}} He was promoted to the active roster on September 13, to serve as the No. 5 receiver after fellow receiver Tavon Austin was ruled out for Week 2 after suffering a concussion in the season opener.{{Cite web |last=David Smith |first=Michael |date=September 14, 2019 |title=Cowboys call up Cedrick Wilson with Tavon Austin out |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/09/14/cowboys-call-up-cedrick-wilson-with-tavon-austin-out/ |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com}} He was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury on December 10.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=December 10, 2019 |title=Cowboys put Cedrick Wilson on IR, promote Mitch Hyatt from practice squad |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/12/10/cowboys-put-cedrick-wilson-on-ir-promote-mitch-hyatt-from-practice-squad/ |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}} He appeared in six games and was declared inactive in six contests, posting five receptions for 46 yards. He played a role as both the kickoff and punt returner.{{Cite web |title=Cedrick Wilson 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WilsCe01/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=September 12, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
File:Cedrick Wilson Jr Cowboys-WFT DEC2021 (cropped).jpg.]]
In 2020, Cedrick appeared in 16 games, while posting 17 receptions for 189 yards, two receiving touchdowns, two passes for 23 yards and one touchdown pass.{{Cite web |title=Cedrick Wilson 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WilsCe01/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=September 12, 2021 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the Week 3, 31–38 loss against the Seattle Seahawks, Wilson finished with five receptions for 107 receiving yards and two touchdowns, as the team was forced to play more four wide receiver sets. It was the first game in his professional career with at least 100 receiving yards in a single game.{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks - September 27th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009270sea.htm |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 5 against the New York Giants, Wilson threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to quarterback Dak Prescott on a trick play during the 37–34 win.{{Cite web |title=New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys - October 11th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010110dal.htm |access-date=October 11, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
The Cowboys placed an original round restricted free agent tender on Wilson on March 17, 2021.{{Cite news |last=Williams, Charean |date=March 17, 2021 |title=Darious Williams only one of 26 RFAs in NFL to receive first-round tender |work=NBCSports.com |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/03/17/darious-williams-only-one-of-26-rfas-in-nfl-to-receive-first-round-tender/ |access-date=March 17, 2021}} He signed the one-year contract on April 22.{{Cite tweet |number=1385336071529979904 |user=DallasCowboysPR |title=On Thursday, @dallascowboys restricted free agents WR Cedrick Wilson (Boise State) and DT Antwaun Woods (Southern California) both signed their tender sheets to return to the team. |date=April 22, 2021 |access-date=April 23, 2021}} 2021 saw Wilson more involved with the offense as a primary deep-ball threat due to teammate Michael Gallup missing half of the season because of injuries. In Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings Wilson caught a 73-yard touchdown reception as the Cowboys would win the game 20–16. In Week 12 he had 104 yards on 7 receptions against the Las Vegas Raiders. Week 18 saw Wilson have his best game in his career against the Philadelphia Eagles, as he had 5 receptions for 119 yards and two touchdowns. Wilson finished the season with career highs in every statistical category; 602 yards and 6 touchdowns on 45 receptions.{{Cite web |title=Cedrick Wilson Jr. 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WilsCe01/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=October 13, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=Miami Dolphins=
On March 17, 2022, Wilson signed a three-year, $22.8 million contract with the Miami Dolphins and was expected to compliment second-year wide receiver Jaylen Waddle.{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=March 17, 2022 |title=Dolphins signing former Cowboys WR Cedrick Wilson to 3-year, $22.8M deal |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/dolphins-signing-former-cowboys-wr-cedrick-wilson-to-3-year-22-8m-deal |access-date=May 17, 2023 |website=NFL.com}} He ended up having a diminished role behind the recently acquired Tyreek Hill and Waddle, plus the emergence of Trent Sherfield as the main backup at wide receiver. He appeared in 15 games, tallying 12 receptions for 136 yards, 13 punt returns for 97 yards (7.5-yard avg.) and no touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Cedrick Wilson Jr. 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WilsCe01/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=October 13, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
In August 2023, his contract was restructured by the Dolphins after his down season, with a provision to create a void year and becoming a free agent in 2024.{{Cite web |last=Masala |first=Mike |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Dolphins, WR Cedrick Wilson Jr. agree to reworked contract |url=https://dolphinswire.usatoday.com/2023/08/29/dolphins-cedrick-wilson-reworked-contract/ |access-date=October 7, 2023 |website=Dolphins Wire|publisher=USA Today |language=en-US}} His production had a slight improvement because of injuries to the other team's wide receivers, registering 22 receptions (fourth on the team), 296 yards and 3 touchdowns in 15 contests.{{Cite web |title=Cedrick Wilson Jr. 2023 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WilsCe01/gamelog/2023/ |access-date=2024-10-19 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He also lost his punt return specialist role when the team added Braxton Berrios.
=New Orleans Saints=
On March 15, 2024, Wilson signed a two-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.{{Cite web |date=March 15, 2024 |title= New Orleans Saints agree to terms with wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/cedrick-wilson-jr-wide-receiver-new-orleans-saints-roster-contract-2024-nfl-free-agency |access-date=March 15, 2024 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}} In Week 7 against the Denver Broncos, Wilson was on the receiving end of Jake Haener's first career touchdown pass.{{cite web | last=Martinez | first=Angelique | title=Former Bulldog Jake Haener throws first career NFL touchdown | website=Yahoo! Sports | date=2024-10-18 | url=https://sports.yahoo.com/former-bulldog-jake-haener-throws-041400768.html | access-date=2025-03-01}} In Week 15 against the Washington Commanders, Wilson was part of a trick play that saw him throw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Alvin Kamara.{{cite web | last=Gray | first=Darrion | title=WATCH: Saints use a trick play to score first TD of Week 15 | website=Saints Wire|publisher=USA Today | date=2024-12-15 | url=https://saintswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/saints/2024/12/15/saints-washington-commanders-trick-play-alvin-kamara-touchdown-pass/77009898007/ | access-date=2025-03-01}} He finished the year having played in 15 games (4 starts) for the Saints, in which he recorded 20 receptions for 211 yards and the lone touchdown from Haener.{{Cite web|title=Cedrick Wilson Jr. 2024 Stats per Game - NFL|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/gamelog/_/id/4036335/cedrick-wilson-jr|access-date=February 6, 2025|website=espn.com|language=en}}
NFL career statistics
| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2"| Legend |
| Bold
| Career high |
=Regular season=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | ||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="5"| Receiving ! colspan="5"| Rushing ! colspan="2"| Fumbles | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | |
| 2019 | DAL
| 6 || 0 || 5 || 46 || 9.2 || 14 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2020 | DAL
| 16|| 0 || 17 || 189 || 11.1 || 42 || 2 || 3 || -12 || -4.0 || -1 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2021 | DAL
| 16|| 4|| 45 || 602 || 13.4 || 73 || 6 || 2 || 11 || 5.5 || 6 || 0 || 3 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2022 | MIA
| 15 || 0 || 12 || 136 || 11.3 || 21 || 0 || 1 || 8 || 8.0 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2023 | MIA
| 15 || 3 || 22 || 296 || 13.5 || 31 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2024
!NO |15 |4 |20 |211 |10.6 |25 |1 |0 |0 |0.0 |0 |0 |1 |1 | ||||||||||||||
| colspan="2" |[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WilsCe01.htm Career] | 68 | 7 | 121 | 1,480 | 12.2 | 73 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 1.2 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
=Postseason=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | ||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="5"| Receiving ! colspan="5"| Rushing ! colspan="2"| Fumbles | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | |
| 2021 | DAL
| 1 || 0 || 5 || 62 || 12.4 || 24 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2022 | MIA
| 1 || 0 || 1 || 14 || 14.0 || 14 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| 2023 | MIA
| 1 || 0 || 3 || 37 || 12.3 || 19 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
| colspan="2"|[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WilsCe01.htm Career] | 3 | 0 | 9 | 113 | 12.6 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Personal life
His father Cedrick Wilson Sr., was a wide receiver in the NFL for seven years with the San Francisco 49ers and the Pittsburgh Steelers.{{Cite web |last=Moriarty |first=Morgan |date=April 24, 2018 |title=Cedrick Wilson, son of a Super Bowl winner, drafted by Dallas |url=https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2018/4/24/17216056/cedrick-wilson-nfl-draft-2018-father-son |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=SBNation.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Norris |first=Luke |date=October 4, 2020 |title=Cedrick Wilson Sr., Father of Dallas Cowboys Receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr., Did Something Very Few NFL Players Have Done |url=https://www.sportscasting.com/cedrick-wilson-sr-father-of-dallas-cowboys-receiver-cedrick-wilson-jr-did-something-very-few-nfl-players-have-done/ |access-date=October 13, 2023 |website=Sportscasting |language=en-US}}
References
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External links
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- [https://www.neworleanssaints.com/team/players-roster/ced-wilson/ New Orleans Saints bio]
- [https://broncosports.com/sports/football/roster/cedrick-wilson/4395 Boise State Broncos bio]
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