North Carolina vs. Louisville :: Oct. 8, 2011 (AP Photos)
Could be a dangerous weapon in Carolina's pro-style offense, which often features the tight end • Wilson started to play his best at the end of last season and hopes to continue to make progress in 2011.
2010 - Junior Season Tight end who saw increased playing time after the injury to Zack Pianalto • Appeared in 11 games and started against NC State • Finished the regular season with five catches for 32 yards and a touchdown • Caught one pass for six yards at Duke • Scored his first career touchdown against NC State, a 1-yarder • Also returned one kickoff for 12 yards against the Wolfpack • Had an 8-yard reception at Miami.
2009 - Sophomore Season Played in eight games at tight end and had five catches for 30 yards • Posted a 2-yard catch against Florida State • Had one catch against Georgia Southern • Posted career-bests of three catches for 28 yards, including a long of 14, against Virginia. 2008 - Freshman Season Rookie saw action in the last eight games at tight end following Zack Pianalto's ankle injury • Caught an 11-yard pass at Maryland • Made first career start and first reception - an 8-yarder - in the win over No. 23 Boston College • Saw first career action against Notre Dame and also played at Virginia.
Montour High School SuperPrep All-America • Member of recruiting analyst Tom Lemming's All-America team • Rated the No. 11 player in Pennsylvania and the No. 32 athlete in the country by Rivals.com • Rated the No. 10 outside linebacker in the country by ESPN.com • Ranked the No. 15 player in Pennsylvania by SuperPrep • Played in the Under Armour All-American game • Named to the "Fabulous 22" team by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette • Played linebacker and running back while leading his team to a 12-1 record and second place finish in the district as a senior • Had 82 tackles, including 30 primary stops • Rushed for 2,212 yards on 291 carries and caught 13 passes for 286 yards as a senior • Had 920 rushing yards and 73 tackles as a junior • Coached by Lou Cerro.
Personal Son of Perry and Romi Madia Wilson • Born July 12, 1990 • People say he looks like The Rock • Wears No. 33 because he wore No. 3 in high school and he doubled it in college • Likes to play basketball • Favorite website is YouTube.com • Favorite food is Chicken Tenders • Favorite NFL team is the Pittsburgh Steelers • Favorite off-day activity is playing Xbox Call of Duty • Communications major.
