C. J. Wilson (cornerback)
 Wilson at Chicago Bears training camp in 2014 | |||||
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| Position | Cornerback | ||||
| Personal information | |||||
| Born | November 18, 1989 Lincolnton, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 187 lb (85 kg) | ||||
| Career information | |||||
| High school | Lincolnton | ||||
| College | NC State (2008–2012) | ||||
| NFL draft | 2013: undrafted | ||||
| Career history | |||||
| Career NFL statistics | |||||
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C. J. Wilson (born November 18, 1989) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He was also a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Wilson played college football for the NC State Wolfpack.
Early life
Wilson attended Lincolnton High School in Lincolnton, North Carolina. In 2007, he helped lead the Lincolnton football team to the NCHSAA 2A state championship title. In the state championship game, he rushed for 67 yards and two touchdowns, caught two passes for 41 yards and made five tackles.[1]
College career
Wilson played college football at NC State. During his career with the Wolfpack, he recorded 114 tackles, 4 interceptions and had 3 interceptions returned for touchdowns.[2]
Professional career
Chicago Bears
On April 28, 2013, Wilson signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent.[3] He was waived on October 28, 2013, but was brought back onto the practice squad.[4]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Wilson signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 8, 2014.[5] On July 4, 2015, Wilson lost two fingers in a fireworks accident.[6] Wilson's agent announced he was stepping away from football due to his injury on July 24, 2015.[7]
References
- ↑ North Carolina to the NFL Part 7: How did eventual NFL players do when they played for North Carolina high schools?. carolinasportshub.com. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
- ↑ C.J. Wilson College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits. Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Bears sign 10 undrafted free agents". csnchicago.com. Archived from the original on April 30, 2013. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
- ↑ "Bears Sign Jordan Palmer, Make Several Other Roster Moves". WBBM-TV. October 28, 2013. Retrieved October 28, 2013.
- ↑ Transactions - Tampa Bay Buccaneers. bucaneers.com. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Report: C.J. Wilson lost two fingers in fireworks accident". Profootballtalk.com. July 8, 2015. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ↑ (July 24, 2015). C.J. Wilson steps away from Bucs after fireworks injury. nfl.com. Retrieved August 17, 2026.