Russell
Wilson.
Russell
Wilson.
Wisconsin· 5'11"· 204 lb· 4.53s 40
The ideal system for Russell Wilson is a modern spread RPO or play-action heavy scheme that prioritizes mobility, decision-making, and deep shot accuracy.
Year 1: Starting QB, utilizing his mobility and deep ball to open up the offense. Ceiling: Franchise QB capable of elevating surrounding talent via improvisation and consistent big plays.
A traditional, stationary pocket passer offense where his elite athleticism and ability to extend plays are underutilized and his shorter stature is exposed.
Wilson's unique blend of athleticism, arm talent, and intelligence makes him a scheme-versatile player, but he truly excels when his full skillset is unleashed in a dynamic offense.
Selected #75 overall in Round 3 of the 2012 NFL Draft by Seattle Seahawks out of Wisconsin.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- 4.53sp50
- Vertical
- 34inp50
- Broad jump
- 118inp50
- Three-cone
- 6.97sp50
- Shuttle
- 4.09sp50
- Bench
- —rep
| Yr | Team | G | Cmp | Att | Yds | TD | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NC State | 11 | 150 | 275 | 1955 | 17 | 1 |
| 2009 | NC State | 12 | 224 | 378 | 3027 | 31 | 11 |
| 2010 | NC State | 13 | 308 | 527 | 3563 | 28 | 14 |
| 2011 | Wisconsin | 14 | 225 | 309 | 3175 | 33 | 4 |
| Career | — | 50 | 907 | 1489 | 11720 | 109 | 30 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Wilson has been a highly successful quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos, leading the Seahawks to a Super Bowl XLVIII victory. He is a multi-time Pro Bowler known for his mobility and deep ball accuracy.