History of Roman Wilson in Timeline

Roman Wilson is a professional football wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football at the University of Michigan, where he won three Big Ten titles and a national championship in 2023. He received All-Big Ten honors. Wilson was drafted by the Steelers in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, marking the beginning of his professional career.

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June 19, 2001: Roman Wilson Born

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

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July 2019: Commitment to Michigan

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

2019: Nike's The Opening

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

2019: Senior Year Performance

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

November 7, 2020: First Career Touchdown

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

2021: Sophomore Season

During his sophomore year in 2021, Roman Wilson participated in all 13 games, securing 25 receptions for 420 yards and two touchdowns. Additionally, he rushed for 59 yards over three attempts.

2022: Touchdowns against Colorado State and Hawaii

In 2022, during the season opener against Colorado State, Roman Wilson scored a 61-yard touchdown on a bubble screen pass. In a game against his hometown team, Hawaii, he scored two touchdowns in the first quarter: a 42-yard pass and a 21-yard run.

2023: National Championship Win

In 2023, Roman Wilson and the Michigan Wolverines won the national championship. He also earned All-Big Ten honors.

2023: National Championship and All-Big Ten Honors

In 2023, Roman Wilson started all 15 games and won a national championship with Michigan as a senior. He scored the touchdown in the Rose Bowl against Alabama that led to overtime and was named second-team All-Big Ten. He recorded 48 receptions for 789 yards and 12 touchdowns.

2024: NFL Draft and Injury

In 2024, Roman Wilson was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He sustained an ankle injury during training camp, causing him to miss the preseason. Later in the season, he was placed on the Reserve/Injured List due to a hamstring injury.

September 14, 2025: First Professional Catch

On September 14, 2025, Roman Wilson made his first professional catch, a seven-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers, during a 31-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.