Russell Carrington Wilson is an American football quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He played college football for the University of Wisconsin during the 2011 season, He set the single-season FBS record for passing efficiency (191.8) and led the team to a Big Ten title and the 2012 Rose Bowl. The Seahawks selected him as the 12th pick in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
What is Russell Wilson Famous for?
Russell Wilson is an American football quarterback. He tied Peyton Manning's record for most passing touchdowns by a rookie and was named the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year. He led the Seahawks to their first-ever Super Bowl victory in Super Bowl XLVIII over the Denver Broncos in 2013. He led them to a second straight Super Bowl berth in 2014. He has won more games than any other NFL quarterback in his first six seasons and the second highest NFL career passer rating of all time behind Aaron Rodgers.
Where did Russell Wilson grow up?
Russell Wilson was born on November 29, 1988, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He holds American nationality and belongs to mixed ethnicity. His birth sign is Sagittarius. He grew up in Richmond, Virginia. He became interested in the world of football since his early life. He attended Collegiate School, a preparatory school in Richmond, Virginia. He attended North Carolina State University and transferring to the University of Wisconsin.
Who are Russell Wilson's Family?
Russell Wilson was born to Tammy Wilson and Harrison Benjamin Wilson III. His father is a lawyer and his mother is a legal nurse consultant. He is the second child of his parents. He has an older brother named Harrison IV, and a younger sister named Anna. His great-great-grandfather was a slave to a Confederate colonel and was freed after the American Civil War. His paternal grandfather, Harrison B. Wilson Jr. is a former president of Norfolk State University who played football and basketball at Kentucky State University, and his paternal grandmother, Anna W. Wilson was on the faculty at Jackson State University. His maternal grandfather has noted painter A.B. Jackson. His brother, Harry played football and baseball at the University of Richmond, and his sister Anna plays basketball for Stanford. His father died on June 9, 2010, at age 55 due to complication from diabetes.
What is Russell Wilson Body Features?
Russell Wilson height is 1.80 m and body weight of 93 kg. His hair color is black and eye color is dark brown.
Is Russell Wilson Married?
Russell Wilson has been married twice in a life. First, he met his wife Ashton Meem in high school and they got married in 2012, but the couple separated two years. In 2015, He started dating American R&B singer Ciara and tied the knot with her the very next year. The couple has a daughter named Sienna Princess Wilson on April 28, 2017.
How much is Russell Wilson's Net Worth?
Russell Wilson estimated net worth of around $120 million as of 2016 and his salary of $662,000 from Seattle Seahawks in 2014. He earns a good amount of money from his career. He is the second highest paid player in the NFL.