Jack Wilson (offensive lineman)
{{Short description|American football player (born 1999)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2025}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Jack Wilson
| image =
| alt =
| caption =
| current_team = Indianapolis Colts
| number = 76
| position = Tackle
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1999|10|22|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Montara, California, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 11
| weight_lbs = 310
| high_school = Junípero Serra {{nowrap|(San Mateo, California)}}
| college = {{unbulleted list|Oregon State (basketball, 2018–2019)|Idaho (basketball, 2019–2020)|Washington State (football, 2020–2022 and basketball, 2022–2023)|Minnesota (basketball, 2023–2024)}}
| undraftedyear = 2024
| pastteams = * Indianapolis Colts (2024–present)*
| status = Active
| highlights =
| pfr = WilsJa01
}}
Jack Wilson (born October 22, 1999){{cite web |title=Jack Wilson |website=USA Today |url=https://sportsdata.usatoday.com/football/nfl/players/jack-wilson/1322834 |access-date=February 27, 2025}} is an American professional football player. He plays tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington State Cougars. He also played college basketball for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, Washington State Cougars, Idaho Vandals, and Oregon State Beavers.
Early life
Wilson was born in Montara, California,{{cite web |title=Jack Wilson |website=Pro Football Reference |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WilsJa01.htm |access-date=February 26, 2025}} and attended Junípero Serra High School in San Mateo, California.{{cite web |title=Jack Wilson |website=Colts.com |url=https://www.colts.com/team/players-roster/jack-wilson/ |access-date=February 26, 2025}} The number one-ranked center recruit in the West region,{{cite web |last=Bolton |first=Barry |title=For a variety of reasons, WSU's Jack Wilson is no ordinary walk on |website=247Sports |url=https://247sports.com/college/washington-state/article/for-a-variety-of-reasons-wsu-footballs-jack-wilson-is-no-ordinary-walk-on-174346331/ |date=November 1, 2021 |access-date=February 26, 2025}} he was a four-star basketball recruit coming out of high school and committed to play for Oregon State.{{cite web |last=Nelson |first=Joe |title=Washington State two-sport athlete Jack Wilson transfers to Gophers |website=Sports Illustrated |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/bringmethesports/gophers/washington-state-two-sport-athlete-jack-wilson-transfers-to-gophers |date=April 14, 2023 |access-date=February 26, 2025}}
College career
Wilson attended four different universities, and as an athlete was primarily a basketball player. He spent the 2018–2019 season with the Oregon State basketball team, the 2019–2020 season with the Idaho basketball team, the 2020–2023 seasons with the Washington State basketball and football teams, and the 2023–2024 season with the Minnesota basketball team.{{cite web |last=Wally |first=Drake |title=Colts Sign Talented Offensive Lineman, Release Kicker |website=Sports Illustrated |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/colts/news/colts-talented-offensive-lineman-jack-wilson-shrader |date=October 9, 2024 |access-date=February 26, 2025}}
=Oregon State=
Wilson appeared in seven games with Oregon State before withdrawing from the program.{{cite web |last=Fuller |first=Marcus |title=Washington State basketball center Jack Wilson will transfer to Gophers for fourth college stop |website=The Minnesota Star Tribune |url=https://www.startribune.com/washington-state-center-jack-wilson-commits-to-transfer-to-the-gophers/600266933 |date=April 13, 2023 |access-date=February 26, 2025}}
=Idaho=
Wilson left the Oregon State program in December 2018, committing to Idaho in January 2019. Idaho head coach Don Verlin called Wilson a "high character young man" who had "demonstrated the ability to have success both on the court and in the classroom" in a statement announcing Wilson's recruitment to the Vandals.{{cite web |last=Daschel |first=Nick |title=Former Oregon State center Jack Wilson transfers to Idaho, Jordan Campbell reported to Fresno State |website=The Oregonian |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/beavers/2019/01/former-oregon-state-center-jack-wilson-transfers-to-idaho-jordan-campbell-reported-to-fresno-state.html |date=January 17, 2019 |access-date=February 26, 2025}}
Wilson was required to wait until the following season to play for Idaho due to NCAA transfer rules.{{cite web |title=Idaho basketball adds Oregon State center Jack Wilson |website=The Spokesman-Review |url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/jan/17/idaho-basketball-adds-oregon-state-center-jack-wil/ |date=January 17, 2019 |access-date=February 26, 2025}} He averaged 4.2 points and 3.2 rebounds per game in 18 games at Idaho.
=Washington State=
Wilson left the Idaho basketball program in January 2020, deciding to focus on pursuing a career as a strength and conditioning coach. He began interning with the Washington State basketball program, where he became acquainted with the strength and conditioning staff of the school's football program. Interested in Wilson's size and athleticism, the football staff offered Wilson a walk-on position on the football team.{{cite web |last=Clark |first=Colton |title=Washington State tackle Jack Wilson making ‘smooth transition’ to new sport |website=The Spokesman-Review |url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2022/apr/12/washington-state-tackle-jack-wilson-making-smooth-/ |date=April 12, 2022 |access-date=February 26, 2025}} Wilson was initially recruited to play as an edge rusher, but was soon moved to the offensive line.{{cite web |last=Vinnick |first=Jamey |title=Jack Wilson, 6-foot-11, tells wild tale about his path to becoming a WSU o-lineman |website=247Sports |url=https://247sports.com/college/washington-state/article/wsu-football-jack-wilson-6-foot-11-tells-wild-tale-about-his-path-to-becoming-o-lineman-186111589/ |date=April 12, 2022 |access-date=February 26, 2025}} He redshirted for one year with the football program{{cite web |title=Jack Wilson |website=Washington State University athletics |url=https://wsucougars.com/sports/football/roster/jack-wilson/11901 |access-date=February 26, 2025}} and played for two more, primarily on special teams{{cite web |last=Clark |first=Colton |title=Washington State offensive tackle Jack Wilson joins Cougars’ basketball program |website=The Spokesman-Review |url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2022/dec/01/washington-state-offensive-tackle-jack-wilson-join/ |date=December 1, 2022 |access-date=February 26, 2025}} in a total of 25 games.
Wilson was the tallest player in the history of the Washington State football program.{{cite web |last=Vista |first=Francesca Maxine |title=WSU's Jack Wilson to transfer for final year of eligibility |website=KREM |url=https://www.krem.com/article/sports/ncaa/ncaaf/washington-state-cougars/wsu-basketball-and-football-player-jack-wilson-to-transfer-2023-2024-school-year/293-0f5968e9-10e0-4ff3-b02c-68c4cb3f240a |date=March 16, 2023 |access-date=February 26, 2025}} He was the first Washington State student to play both basketball and football since Brandon Gibson in the 2007–2008 season.{{cite web |last=Green |first=Travis |title='Woah, dude's actually good!' WSU's Jack Wilson brings size and strength to football, basketball squads |website=KREM |url=https://www.krem.com/article/sports/ncaa/ncaaf/washington-state-cougars/wsu-two-sport-jack-wilson/293-6bc6a36d-a969-4e6e-8226-bd5e41fd67e4 |date=February 21, 2023 |access-date=February 26, 2025}}
=Minnesota=
Wilson transferred from Washington State to pursue a master's degree in exercise science and to play for a basketball team that would offer him more playing time. NCAA rules around eligibility and the COVID-19 pandemic allowed Wilson to play a final year in basketball but did not afford him an extra year of eligibility in football.{{cite web |last=Fuller |first=Marcus |title=Ex-football lineman Jack Wilson looks forward to physical battles with Gophers' Pharrel Payne |website=The Minnesota Star Tribune |url=https://www.startribune.com/gophers-mens-basketball-transfer-jack-wilson-washington-state-ex-football-lineman-pharrel-payne/600272712 |date=May 7, 2023 |access-date=February 26, 2025}} He was offered a scholarship with Minnesota.{{cite web |last=Greder |first=Andy |title=Gophers men’s basketball picks up commitment from unique and huge center |website=St. Paul Pioneer Press |url=https://www.twincities.com/2023/04/13/gophers-mens-basketball-picks-up-commitment-from-unique-and-huge-center/ |date=April 13, 2023 |access-date=February 26, 2025}} Announcing Wilson's addition to the team, Minnesota head coach Ben Johnson called him a "strong, physical player", a "willing worker", and a "good athlete."{{cite web |title=Jack Wilson Set to Join Gopher Men's Basketball Program |website=University of Minnesota athletics |url=https://gophersports.com/news/2023/4/14/jack-wilson-set-to-join-gopher-mens-basketball-program |date=April 14, 2023 |access-date=February 26, 2025}} He recorded 11 points and six rebounds in seven games at Minnesota.
Wilson played in a total of 50 games in his college basketball career.{{cite web |last=Ragatz |first=Will |title=Former Gophers basketball player signs with NFL team's practice squad |work=Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI |publisher=SI.com |url=https://www.si.com/college/minnesota/gophers-basketball/former-gophers-basketball-player-signs-with-nfl-teams-practice-squad-01j9sjtt9pj5 |date=October 9, 2024 |access-date=February 26, 2025}}
Professional career
The Indianapolis Colts signed Wilson to the team's practice squad on October 9, 2024.{{cite web |last=Erickson |first=Joel A. |title=Colts have a 6-11 offensive tackle prospect: Meet Jack Wilson |website=The Indianapolis Star |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2024/10/22/colts-jack-wilson-6-11-practice-squad-tackle-played-college-basketball-washington-state/75753423007/ |date=October 22, 2024 |access-date=February 26, 2025}} He was released later in the season, but he signed a reserve/futures contract with the team on January 8, 2025.{{cite web |last=Arthur |first=Jake |title=Colts Sign Mountainous Offensive Tackle |work=Indianapolis Colts on SI |publisher=SI.com |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/colts/news/colts-sign-mountainous-offensive-tackle-jack-wilson |date=January 8, 2025 |access-date=February 26, 2025}}
Wilson joined Mo Alie-Cox as former college basketball players to play concurrently on the Colts. At a height of 6 feet 11 inches, if Wilson were to see playing time, he would be the tallest player to ever play in an NFL game.
References
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External links
- [https://www.colts.com/team/players-roster/jack-wilson/ Indianapolis Colts bio]
- [https://gophersports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/jack-wilson/21448 Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball bio]
- [https://wsucougars.com/sports/football/roster/jack-wilson/11901 Washington State Cougars football bio]
- [https://wsucougars.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/jack-wilson/12410 Washington State Cougars basketball bio]
- [https://govandals.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/jack-wilson/5010 Idaho Vandals basketball bio]
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