History of Roman Wilson in Timeline

Roman Wilson is a professional American football wide receiver currently playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL. He achieved significant success in college football at the University of Michigan, where he secured three Big Ten Conference titles and a national championship in 2023. Recognized for his performance, Wilson earned an All-Big Ten selection. Following his college career, he was drafted by the Steelers in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft.

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June 19, 2001: Roman Wilson's Birth

On June 19, 2001, Roman Jeffrey Wilson was born. He is an American professional football wide receiver.

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July 2019: College Commitment

In July 2019, Roman Wilson committed to play college football for the University of Michigan.

2019: NIKE's The Opening Regional Camp

In 2019, Roman Wilson attended NIKE’s The Opening regional camp and won the ‘Fastest Man’ race, running the 40-yard dash in 4.37 seconds. He was rated as a four-star recruit.

2019: Senior Year Achievements

In 2019, as a senior, Roman Wilson caught 61 passes for 1,025 yards and 11 touchdowns, including a notable performance in the state championship game with eight receptions for 171 yards and an 86-yard touchdown.

November 7, 2020: First Career Touchdown

On November 7, 2020, Roman Wilson caught his first career touchdown, a 13-yard reception from Joe Milton, against Indiana during his freshman year.

2021: Sophomore Season

In 2021, as a sophomore, Roman Wilson appeared in all 13 games, catching 25 passes for 420 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 59 yards on three carries.

2022: Touchdowns against Colorado State and Hawaii

In 2022, Roman Wilson had a 61-yard touchdown against Colorado State and scored two touchdowns against his hometown team, Hawaii, including a 42-yard touchdown pass from J.J. McCarthy. As a junior in 2022, he had 25 receptions for 376 yards and four touchdowns. He also rushed for two touchdowns.

2023: National Championship and Rose Bowl Touchdown

In 2023, Roman Wilson started all 15 games and won a national championship with Michigan as a senior. In the Rose Bowl against Alabama, Wilson scored the touchdown that sent the game into overtime. He was named second-team All-Big Ten.

2023: National Championship Win

In 2023, Roman Wilson won a national championship with the Michigan Wolverines. He earned All-Big Ten honors, had 48 receptions for 789 yards, and scored 12 touchdowns.

2024: NFL Draft and Steelers Selection

In 2024, Roman Wilson was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the NFL draft.

2024: Steelers Training Camp Injury and Return

In 2024, Roman Wilson, after being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers, sustained an ankle injury during training camp and later a hamstring injury which placed him on the Reserve/Injured List, causing him to miss significant time during his rookie season.