Russell Wilson

Russell Carrington Wilson is an American former professional football quarterback and sportscaster.

Russell Carrington Wilson is an American former professional football quarterback and sportscaster. He played 14 seasons in the National Football League, spending most of his career with the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson won Super Bowl XLVIII and was selected to nine Pro Bowls.

Early life and college career

Russell Wilson was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and attended the University of Wisconsin after playing college football at NC State and Wisconsin. Sources describe him as a multi-sport athlete from a young age.

NFL career

Wilson was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2012 and quickly became their starting quarterback. He spent most of his NFL career with Seattle, later moving into roles with other teams before retiring in 2026.

Super Bowl and Pro Bowl achievements

Wilson led the Seahawks to victory in Super Bowl XLVIII and was selected to the Pro Bowl nine times according to the provided sources. He is also described as a highly successful dual-threat quarterback.

Baseball and media work

Before and alongside football, Wilson also played professional baseball. After retiring from the NFL, he became a sportscaster and TV analyst.