Cedrick Wilson Jr.

Cedrick Wilson Jr.'s Biography

Cedrick Wilson Jr., an American professional football wide receiver, was born on November 20, 1995. He began his professional football career with the National Football League (NFL), playing for the New Orleans Saints. Prior to entering the professional domain, he played college football at Boise State.

Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Wilson’s early education years were spent at White Station High School. His potential as a football player began to unveil when as a junior, he was named the starting quarterback. In his senior years, his talent began to cultivate fully. He completed 142 out of 239 attempts and amassed 1,973 yards. He also scored 22 passing touchdowns and hurried for seven touchdowns. His commendable performance led his team to the Class 6A semifinals, earning him 6A All-State, second-team 16-AAA All-District honors, and he was named offensive player of the year by the Touchdown Club of Memphis.

Wilson then moved on to Coffeyville Community College where he proven his worth again. As a freshman, he achieved a record of 629 yards and 10 touchdowns, earning him All-conference honors. His achievements peaked in his sophomore year when he achieved 1,045 receiving yards, which remains the second-highest in the school’s history. He scored 17 touchdowns, earning him the rank of fourth in the nation, and second-team Junior College All-American honors.

In 2016, Wilson transferred to Boise State University. During his junior year, he appeared in 12 games, started in five of these, and achieved 56 receptions for 1,129 yards, and scored 11 touchdowns. Notably, most of this performance was delivered despite an ankle injury sustained in the fifth game against New Mexico. During his senior year, he started in 13 games, received 83 passes, gained 1,511 yards, and rushed for seven touchdowns. Despite suffering another ankle injury, Wilson’s gritty determination saw him lead his team to a 38-28 win over Oregon at the Las Vegas Bowl. His commendable performance during this game earned him MVP honors.

In 2018, Wilson was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round. However, he was unable to play due to a torn labrum in his shoulder and placed on the injured reserve. After being passed over by Devin Smith in the depth chart, Wilson was released in 2019. Following this, he was signed as part of the practice squad and promoted to the active roster after fellow receiver Tavon Austin was ruled out due to injury. Despite his potential, Wilson encountered another setback and entered the injured reserve once more due to knee injuries. Despite these challenges, Wilson still managed to post five receptions for 46 yards and played as both the kickoff and punt returner.

Wilson’s performance accelerated in 2020, appearing in 16 games while posting 17 receptions for 189 yards, two receiving touchdowns, two passes for 23 yards and one touchdown pass. The Cowboys recognized his potential and offered him a one-year contract, which he signed in April 2021. During the 2021 season, Wilson played a significant role in the offense as he often had to fill in for injured players. Despite the challenges, Wilson proved his versatile playing style and talent, finishing the season with career highs for every statistical category.

In 2022, Wilson signed a three-year contract with the Miami Dolphins for $22.8 million. However, following a reduction in his role on the team due to the addition of Tyreek Hill and the emergence of Trent Sherfield, the Dolphins decided to restructure his contract in 2023. Despite this, Cedrick continued to perform and slightly improved his production. Subsequently, in 2024, Wilson signed a two-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.

Cedrick Wilson Jr. continues his NFL career, bearing the Wilson legacy as his father, Cedrick Wilson Sr., was a wide receiver in the NFL for seven years playing with the San Francisco 49ers and the Pittsburgh Steelers.