Robert Wilson (running back) facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||||
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| Born: | January 13, 1969 South Park, Houston, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Worthing (Houston, Texas) | ||||||||||
| College: | Texas A&M (1987–1990) | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1991 / Round: 3 / Pick: 80 | ||||||||||
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Robert Eugene Wilson, born on January 13, 1969, is a former American football player. He played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons. His teams included the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins. The Buccaneers picked him in the third round of the 1991 NFL draft. This happened after he played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies.
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Robert Wilson's Early Life and College Football
Growing Up in Houston
Robert Eugene Wilson was born on January 13, 1969. His hometown was South Park, Houston. He went to Worthing High School in Houston, Texas.
Playing for the Texas A&M Aggies
Wilson played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies. This team is part of Texas A&M University. He took a "redshirt" year in 1987. This means he practiced with the team but did not play in games. He then played for three years, from 1988 to 1990.
In 1988, his first year playing, he ran for 425 yards. He also scored ten touchdowns. He caught six passes for 39 yards that season.
In 1989, Wilson ran for 590 yards and scored five touchdowns. He also caught 17 passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns.
His junior year in 1990 was also strong. He ran for 724 yards and scored five touchdowns. He caught nine passes for 75 yards and one touchdown. Wilson decided to enter the 1991 NFL draft early. He skipped his final year of college.
Robert Wilson's Professional NFL Career
Starting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers chose Robert Wilson in the 1991 NFL draft. He was the 80th player picked overall. He officially joined the team on July 15, 1991.
In his first year, 1991, he played as a fullback. He played in all 16 games and started 15 of them. He ran for 179 yards and caught 20 passes for 121 yards. He also scored two touchdowns. The Buccaneers released him on September 1, 1992.
Time with the Green Bay Packers
Wilson signed with the Green Bay Packers on February 8, 1993. However, he was released by the team on August 23, 1993.
Playing for the Dallas Cowboys
Wilson then signed with the Dallas Cowboys on April 29, 1994. He played in four games for the Cowboys during the 1994 season. He had one rushing attempt for a loss of one yard. The Cowboys released him on October 25, 1994.
Finishing with the Miami Dolphins
Wilson signed with the Miami Dolphins on November 9, 1994. He played in two games that year but did not record any statistics.
In 1995, he played in all 16 games for the Dolphins. He had one rushing attempt for five yards. He also caught one pass for three yards. He played in one playoff game for the Dolphins that year.
After the 1995 season, Wilson became a free agent. He re-signed with the Dolphins on March 5, 1996. In 1996, he played in 15 games. He had one rushing attempt for no yards. He caught two passes for five yards and scored one touchdown. He was released by the Dolphins on August 20, 1997.
