Stanley Wilson Jr. facts for kids
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | November 5, 1982 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
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| Died: | February 1, 2023 (aged 40) Norwalk, California, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 189 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Torrance (CA) Bishop Montgomery | ||||||||||||
| College: | Stanford | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2005 / Round: 3 / Pick: 72 | ||||||||||||
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Stanley Tobias Wilson Jr. (November 5, 1982 – February 1, 2023) was an American football cornerback in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Stanford.
Early life
The son of former Cincinnati Bengals running back Stanley Wilson Sr., Stanley Jr. grew up in Carson, California, with his grandparents and attended Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance.
College career
Recruited by Tyrone Willingham, Wilson enrolled at Stanford University in 2000. After redshirting his true freshman season, Wilson played four seasons on the Stanford Cardinal football team from 2001 to 2004, the last three under coach Walt Harris. Wilson became a regular starter as a sophomore in 2002, with 32 tackles (27 solo) and two interceptions. In 2003, Wilson had 27 tackles, six passes defended, and one interception. As a senior in 2004, Wilson recorded career highs with 54 tackles (41 solo and 2.5 for loss) and five passes defended, in addition to one interception returned for 51 yards, and earned honorable mention All-Pac-10 honors.
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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| 5 ft 11+3⁄4 in (1.82 m) |
185 lb (84 kg) |
30+1⁄4 in (0.77 m) |
9 in (0.23 m) |
4.39 s | 1.55 s | 2.58 s | 39.5 in (1.00 m) |
10 ft 3 in (3.12 m) |
14 reps | |||
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In the 2005 NFL draft, the Detroit Lions picked Wilson in the third round (72nd overall). Wilson's NFL career lasted from 2005 to 2007, all with the Lions. In 32 games (nine starts) in the NFL, Wilson had 86 tackles (63 solo), eight passes deflected, and one forced fumble. On November 28, 2007, Wilson was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury.
The Lions re-signed Wilson to a one-year deal on April 11, 2008. However, Wilson tore his Achilles tendon during an exhibition game against the New York Giants on August 7, an injury later revealed to be career-ending.
Personal life
Death
On February 1, 2023, Wilson died after collapsing at Metropolitan State Hospital in Los Angeles County. He was 40.
