Russell Wilson is a professional American football quarterback currently playing for the New York Giants. Best known for his time with the Seattle Seahawks, he led the team to their first Super Bowl victory in Super Bowl XLVIII and earned nine Pro Bowl selections. Widely considered one of the greatest dual-threat quarterbacks in NFL history, Wilson's career also includes a stint as a professional baseball player.
In 1980, Russell Wilson's father played football and baseball at Dartmouth and was a wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers preseason squad.
On November 29, 1988, Russell Carrington Wilson was born. He is an American professional football quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL).
In 2004, Ben Roethlisberger set a rookie record with a passer rating of 98.1, which was later surpassed by Russell Wilson in 2012.
In 2004, the Patriots were the last defending Super Bowl Champion to return to the Super Bowl before the Seahawks did so in 2015.
In 2005, as a junior at Collegiate School, Russell Wilson threw for 3,287 passing yards and 40 passing touchdowns and rushed for 634 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns. He was named an all-district, all-region, and all-state player and Richmond Times-Dispatch Player of the Year.
In 2005, the Patriots were the last defending Super Bowl Champion to win a playoff game before the Seahawks did so in 2014.
On July 23, 2006, Russell Wilson committed to North Carolina State University and also received a football scholarship offer from Duke University.
In 2007, Russell Wilson redshirted during the season at NC State.
In 2007, after graduating from high school, Russell Wilson was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 41st round of the MLB draft but chose to attend NC State instead.
In 2008, Russell Wilson became a member of the NC State Wolfpack baseball team.
In 2008, Russell Wilson became the starting quarterback at NC State, leading the team to a 4-3 record and a four-game winning streak.
In 2008, Russell Wilson played both college football and baseball for the NC State Wolfpack.
In 2008, Russell Wilson played in the PapaJohns.com Bowl, suffering a knee sprain. He was named first-team All-ACC quarterback, the first time in conference history a freshman quarterback was named to the first team.
In a 2008 interview, Russell Wilson explained his decision to attend college instead of entering the MLB draft, emphasizing the importance of a college education.
During the summer of 2009, Russell Wilson played for the Gastonia Grizzlies, a collegiate summer baseball team in the Coastal Plain League.
In 2009, Russell Wilson broke the NCAA record for consecutive pass attempts without an interception and was named honorable mention All-ACC, finishing the season with 3,027 passing yards and 31 touchdowns.
In May 2010, Russell Wilson graduated from NC State with a BA in communication.
On June 8, 2010, Russell Wilson was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the fourth round of the MLB draft.
On June 9, 2010, Russell Wilson's father died at age 55 due to complications from diabetes, the day after Wilson was drafted by the Rockies.
In 2010, Russell Wilson continued playing college football and baseball for NC State. He also played minor league baseball for the Tri-City Dust Devils.
Russell Wilson played for the NC State Wolfpack baseball team until 2010, with a collegiate career of hitting .282/.384/.415 with five home runs and 30 runs batted in.
In January 2011, Russell Wilson announced that he would report to spring training with the Colorado Rockies organization, leading to reservations from his NC State head coach.
On April 29, 2011, Russell Wilson was granted a release from his football scholarship with one year of eligibility left at NC State.
On June 27, 2011, Russell Wilson committed to Wisconsin for the 2011 season.
In December 2011, Russell Wilson led the Wisconsin Badgers to a Big Ten Championship victory and was named the game's MVP. He was also named a third team All-American and finished ninth in Heisman Trophy voting.
Before his spring training game appearance in 2018, Russell Wilson last appeared in a professional baseball game in 2011.
In 2011, Russell Wilson played 61 games for the Asheville Tourists, the Class A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies.
In 2011, Russell Wilson transferred to the Wisconsin Badgers for college football and played minor league baseball for the Asheville Tourists.
In 2011, despite efforts from his coach, Russell Wilson did not receive an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine.
In 2017, Wilson tied Eli Manning's 2011 record for most fourth-quarter touchdowns in a single season with 15.
On January 2, 2012, in the 2012 Rose Bowl, Russell Wilson completed 19 of 25 passes for 296 yards and three touchdowns, but the Wisconsin Badgers lost to the Oregon Ducks 45-38.
In January 2012, Russell Wilson informed the Rockies that he would be pursuing a career in the NFL and would not report to spring training for the 2012 season.
In January 2012, Russell Wilson married Ashton Meem.
On January 16, 2012, Russell Wilson began training for the NFL Scouting Combine at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.
On January 28, 2012, Russell Wilson completed his college football career at the 2012 Senior Bowl.
In February 2012, former NFL quarterback Chris Weinke commented on Russell Wilson's potential in the NFL draft, noting that his height might be a limiting factor.
On April 11, 2012, ESPN Monday Night Football analyst Jon Gruden voiced concerns about Russell Wilson's height potentially affecting his draft position.
On April 26, 2012, Russell Wilson announced he had chosen French/West/Vaughan as his marketing, public relations, and endorsements agency.
On May 7, 2012, Russell Wilson signed a four-year, $2.99 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks.
On August 11, 2012, Russell Wilson made his preseason debut against the Tennessee Titans.
In August 2012, Russell Wilson was named the starting quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks.
On August 26, 2012, Russell Wilson was named the starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, beating out Matt Flynn and Tarvaris Jackson.
On September 9, 2012, Russell Wilson made his regular season debut for the Seattle Seahawks in a loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
On November 10, 2012, the consecutive pass attempts record that Russell Wilson held was broken by Louisiana Tech quarterback Colby Cameron.
In December 2012, Russell Wilson was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month after leading the Seahawks to a 5-0 record and achieving a passer rating of 115.2.
In 2012, Russell Wilson concluded the regular season ranking fourth in the NFL with a passer rating of 100.0. He surpassed Ben Roethlisberger's previous rookie record of 98.1 set in 2004. Wilson threw for 3,118 yards, tied Peyton Manning's rookie record of 26 touchdowns, and rushed for 489 yards with four touchdowns. His mobility led to comparisons with Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton.
In 2012, Russell Wilson was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the NFL Draft. He tied the rookie record for most passing touchdowns and was named Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year.
In 2012, proceeds from Russell Wilson's youth football camp went to the Charles Ray III Diabetes Association, for which Wilson is the National Ambassador.
On December 12, 2013, Russell Wilson was acquired from the Rockies by the Texas Rangers in the Triple-A phase of the Rule 5 draft.
On December 27, 2013, Wilson was named to his second Pro Bowl.
In 2013, Russell Wilson partnered with Russell Investments for its "Invested with Russell" program, which donated $3,000 to Wilson's charitable foundation for every touchdown he scored.
In 2013, Russell Wilson was mentioned by Rapper Eminem in his song, "The Monster".
In 2013, Wilson earned a $222,000 bonus through the NFL's Performance-Based Pay program and was ranked 51st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013.
In 2013, Wilson earned a bonus of $169,141.73 through the NFL's Performance-Based Pay program.
In 2013, Wilson was selected as an alternate for the Pro Bowl. He filled in for Matt Ryan and completed eight of ten passes for 98 yards and three touchdowns, achieving a 147.1 rating.
On January 19, 2014, Wilson and the Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship, advancing to Super Bowl XLVIII.
In April 2014, Russell Wilson divorced Ashton Meem.
On September 21, 2014, Wilson led the Seahawks on an 80-yard touchdown drive in overtime to defeat the Denver Broncos, 26–20, in a Week 3 rematch of the previous season's Super Bowl.
On October 6, 2014, against the Washington Redskins, Wilson set a new Monday Night Football record for rushing yards by a quarterback in a single game with 122, also marking a single-game franchise record for a Seahawks quarterback.
On December 21, 2014, Wilson threw for a career-high 339 yards with two touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in a primetime matchup on Sunday Night Football. The Seahawks won 35-6 and regained first place in the NFC West.
In 2014, Russell Wilson attended Rangers spring training in Surprise, Arizona.
In 2014, Russell Wilson became part-owner and endorser of Eat the Ball, a European bread company.
In 2014, Russell Wilson partnered with Russell Investments for its "Invested with Russell" program, which donated $3,000 to Wilson's charitable foundation for every touchdown he scored.
In 2014, Wilson was ranked 20th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014.
On July 31, 2015, Wilson agreed to a four-year, $87.6 million contract extension with the Seahawks, becoming the second-highest-paid player in the NFL at the time.
On December 22, 2015, Wilson was named to his third Pro Bowl.
In 2015, Russell Wilson appeared in the film Entourage.
In 2015, Russell Wilson attended Rangers spring training in Surprise, Arizona.
In 2015, Russell Wilson began endorsing Luvo, a frozen food company, and Reliant Recovery Water.
In 2015, Wilson was ranked 22nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.
On February 29, 2016, Russell Wilson launched Good Man Brand, a clothing line he co-founded.
On March 11, 2016, Russell Wilson and Ciara announced their engagement.
In August 2016, Russell Wilson partnered with Juice Press to open the company's first Seattle franchise.
In August 2016, Russell Wilson's Why Not You Foundation raised $1,060,005 for the Seattle Children's Hospital's Strong Against Cancer initiative.
On November 14, 2016, Russell Wilson announced he had joined an investment group to bring a new sports arena to Seattle's SoDo neighborhood for potential NBA and NHL teams.
In 2016, Dak Prescott achieved a passer rating of 104.9, surpassing the rookie record previously set by Ben Roethlisberger in 2004.
In 2016, Russell Wilson hosted the Kids' Choice Sports on Nickelodeon.
In 2016, Russell Wilson was the keynote speaker for the commencement address at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
In 2016, Wilson recorded a career-high 4,219 passing yards, along with 21 passing touchdowns, 259 rushing yards, and one rushing touchdown. The team finished with a 10-5-1 record and won the NFC West. They defeated the Detroit Lions in the Wild Card Round, but lost to the Atlanta Falcons in the Divisional Round.
In 2016, Wilson sustained injuries to his ankle during Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins and to his left knee against the 49ers during Week 3, which affected his mobility throughout the season.
In 2016, Wilson was drafted first overall by Team Irvin in the Pro Bowl draft. He threw eight completions on 12 attempts for 164 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions for a 149.3 rating, earning him the Pro Bowl offensive MVP award.
In 2016, Wilson was ranked 17th on the NFL Top 100 Players.
On April 28, 2017, Russell Wilson and Ciara's elder daughter was born.
On September 5, 2017, Wilson was voted Seahawks offensive captain for the fifth consecutive season.
On September 8, 2017, TraceMe launched its public beta and announced $9 million in Series A funding with investors including Jeff Bezos' Bezos Expeditions, Alibaba co-founder Joe Tsai, and YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley.
On November 20, 2017, football helmet manufacturer VICIS announced a $7 million investment round which included Russell Wilson as an investor.
On December 19, 2017, Wilson was named to his fourth Pro Bowl.
On December 21, 2017, the Seahawks were fined $100,000 for failure to properly apply the concussion protocol on a hit Wilson sustained during the Week 10 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
In 2017, Russell Wilson hosted the Kids' Choice Sports on Nickelodeon.
In 2017, Russell Wilson set a career-high of 452 passing yards.
In 2017, Wilson was ranked 24th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players.
On February 7, 2018, Russell Wilson was traded from the Rangers to the New York Yankees and assigned to the Yankees' Double-A affiliate, the Trenton Thunder.
In July 2018, Russell Wilson became an investor and endorser for Molecule, a mattress company.
In September 2018, Russell Wilson was announced as the next athlete to appear on the cover of the Wheaties cereal box.
In 2018, Wilson was named as a captain for the Seahawks.
In 2018, Wilson was ranked 11th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players.
On April 16, 2019, Russell Wilson signed a four-year, $140 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid player in the NFL and keeping him with the Seahawks through the 2023 season.
After Russell Wilson purchased his minority stake, the Seattle Sounders won MLS Cup 2019
In 2019, Russell Wilson finished the season with 4,110 passing yards, 31 passing touchdowns, and five interceptions, along with 75 carries for 342 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. The Seahawks had an 11-5 record, making the playoffs as the NFC's #5 seed. Wilson was named to the Pro Bowl and the AP All-Pro team.
In 2019, Russell Wilson signed a four-year, $140 million contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks, making him the highest-paid NFL player at the time.
In 2019, Wilson was named to the Pro Bowl for the sixth time in his career as a replacement for Aaron Rodgers and was ranked 25th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.
In January 2020, Russell Wilson was named Chairman of NFL FLAG. The global partnership will focus on strengthening NFL FLAG domestically and expanding the league internationally.
In March 2020, Russell Wilson and Ciara partnered with Food Lifeline to donate one million meals to those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
On October 1, 2020, Russell Wilson was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Month for his performance in September.
In 2020, Russell Wilson became the third quarterback in NFL history to throw 30 touchdowns in four consecutive seasons.
In 2020, Russell Wilson finished the season with 4,212 passing yards and 40 touchdowns. He broke his own franchise record for passing touchdowns in a single season. He was named the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year on February 6 for his community service.
In 2020, Russell Wilson was named the Walter Payton Man of the Year for his philanthropy.
In 2020, Russell Wilson was ranked 2nd on the NFL Top 100 Players list, marking the highest ranking of his career.
In September 2021, Russell Wilson and Ciara announced that they were writing a children's book called Why Not You? to help kids pursue their dreams.
On October 8, 2021, Russell Wilson underwent surgery to repair a broken middle finger on his passing hand, which he injured during a game against the Los Angeles Rams.
On October 15, 2021, Russell Wilson was ruled out for the Week 6 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to his finger injury, ending his streak of 149 consecutive starts. He was also placed on injured reserve that day.
In 2021, Russell Wilson was ranked 12th on the NFL Top 100 Players list, which was the third-highest ranking of his career.
In 2021, Russell Wilson was the keynote speaker for the commencement address at North Carolina State University.
On March 1, 2022, Russell Wilson and Ciara's children's book Why Not You?, co-written with JaNay Brown-Wood and published by Random House, was released and became a New York Times bestseller.
On March 16, 2022, Russell Wilson was traded by the Seahawks to the Broncos along with a fourth-round pick. In return, the Seahawks received two first-round picks, two second-round picks, a fifth-round pick, quarterback Drew Lock, defensive lineman Shelby Harris, and tight end Noah Fant.
In April 2022, Russell Wilson and Ciara sold their home in Bellevue, Washington, for $36 million.
On September 1, 2022, Russell Wilson signed a five-year, $245 million contract extension with the Denver Broncos.
In 2022, Russell Wilson received the Bart Starr Award and saw the Seattle Sounders FC, of which he is part owner, win the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League.
In 2022, Russell Wilson was ranked 61st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
In 2022, Russell Wilson was the keynote speaker for the commencement address at Dartmouth College.
In 2022, Russell Wilson was traded to the Denver Broncos and later signed a five-year, $245 million extension.
In the 2022 season opener, Russell Wilson played against the Seattle Seahawks, his former team. He completed 29 of 42 passes for 340 yards and one touchdown, but the Broncos lost the game 17–16.
The 2022 season was considered a massive disappointment for Russell Wilson and the Broncos, which led to the firing of head coach Nathaniel Hackett. Wilson was sacked more than any other quarterback, and the Broncos had the league's worst scoring offense.
In March 2023, it was revealed that Russell Wilson underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee during the offseason.
On December 11, 2023, Russell Wilson and Ciara's second daughter was born.
In 2023, Russell Wilson began the season with a new head coach, Sean Payton. He achieved a milestone against the Commanders, becoming the first player in NFL history to rush for 5,000 yards and pass for 40,000 in a career. However, he started with an 0-3 record for the first time in his career.
In 2023, Russell Wilson was under contract with the Seahawks as per his four-year, $140 million contract extension signed on April 16, 2019.
Near the end of the 2023 season, Russell Wilson was benched by the Broncos and later released in the offseason.
On March 4, 2024, the Broncos announced that Russell Wilson would be released on March 13, at the start of the new league year.
On March 15, 2024, Russell Wilson signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the veteran's minimum ($1.2 million).
As of March 2025, Russell Wilson's net worth is estimated to be $283 million.
On March 26, 2025, Russell Wilson signed a one-year, $10.5 million contract with the New York Giants and was announced as their starting quarterback.
On September 7, 2025, Russell Wilson made his Giants debut in Week 1 against the Washington Commanders, where he struggled in a 21–6 loss.
In 2025, after helping the Steelers reach a 10-3 record, Russell Wilson was named to the 2025 Pro Bowl as a replacement, marking his tenth selection. The Steelers lost the Wild Card Round against the Baltimore Ravens.
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