Emanuel Wilson
No. 31 – Green Bay Packers
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1999-05-08) May 8, 1999
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:226 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school:North Mecklenburg
(Huntersville, North Carolina)
College:Johnson C. Smith (2018–2019)
Fort Valley State (2020–2022)
Undrafted:2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2023
Rushing yards:85
Rushing average:6.1
Receptions:4
Receiving yards:23
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Emanuel Dashae Wilson (born May 8, 1999)[1] is an American football running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Johnson C. Smith and Fort Valley State, and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos in 2023.

Early years

Wilson was born in Charlotte, North Carolina[1] and played high school football at the North Mecklenburg High School.[2]

College career

Wilson attended Johnson C. Smith University where he played college football for the Golden Bulls, redshirting in 2018 and playing his first season in 2019.[3] He transferred to Fort Valley State University in 2020, where he played for the Wildcats through the 2022 season.[2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
5 ft 10+12 in
(1.79 m)
226 lb
(103 kg)
33+14 in
(0.84 m)
9 in
(0.23 m)
4.57 s1.58 s2.68 s4.34 s7.23 s36.0 in
(0.91 m)
10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)
[4]

Denver Broncos

After going unselected in the 2023 NFL Draft, Wilson signed as an undrafted free agent with the Denver Broncos on May 12, 2023.[5] The Broncos waived him three days later.[6]

Green Bay Packers

On May 22, 2023, Wilson signed with the Green Bay Packers.[7] On August 29, the Packers announced that Wilson had made the initial 53-man roster after a strong preseason performance.[8][9]

Wilson made his NFL debut on September 17, 2023 in a Week 2 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, recording three carries for five yards.[10] He was placed on injured reserve on November 22, 2023.[11] He was activated on January 6, 2024.[12]

References

  1. 1 2 "Emanuel Wilson (RB)". ESPN.com.
  2. 1 2 "Emanuel Wilson – Football (RB)". fvsusports.com.
  3. "Emanuel Wilson – Football (RB)". goldenbullsports.com.
  4. "2023 NFL Draft Scout Emanuel Wilson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  5. DiLalla, Aric (May 12, 2023). "Broncos sign 15 college free agents". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  6. DiLalla, Aric (May 15, 2023). "Broncos sign RB Tyreik McAllister, waive four players". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  7. "Packers sign RB Emanuel Wilson, Green Bay releases K Parker White". Packers.com. May 22, 2023.
  8. "Packers keep 6 receivers, 11 offensive linemen: Here's the initial 2023 roster". Packers.com. August 29, 2023.
  9. "Who is Emanuel Wilson, No. 31 running back for the Green Bay Packers? He had breakout performance vs. the Bengals". jsonline.com. August 12, 2023.
  10. "Packers' Emanuel Wilson: Makes professional debut". CBSSports.com. September 17, 2023. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  11. "Packers sign WR Bo Melton, RB James Robinson to active roster". Packers.com. November 22, 2023.
  12. "Packers activate TE Luke Musgrave, RB Emanuel Wilson off IR". Packers.com. January 6, 2023.
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