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2013 Football Roster

89 Evan Wilson

  • Ht./Wt. 6-6 / 250
  • Position TE
  • Hometown Woodstock, Ga.
  • High School Woodstock

Biography

2012: Played in 11 games and made five starts at tight end ... Had two catches for nine yards on the season ... Did not play against Louisiana Tech due to injury ... Started at tight end against Minnesota, Indiana, Michigan, Charleston Southern and Arizona State.

2011: Played in all 13 games, making four starts ... Had two catches for seven yards against Wisconsin ... Caught a three-yard TD pass against Ohio State ... Caught one pass for a career-high 36 yards against Northwestern ... Tied career-high three receptions, including an 11-yard TD, against Western Michigan ... Caught an eight-yard TD pass against South Dakota State.

2010: Played in all 13 games and started 11 at tight end ... Had 10 catches for 135 yards and two touchdowns on the season while also blocking for the Big Ten's top rushing offense ... Tallied a career-high three receptions for 20 yards in victory over Purdue ... Secured a 29-yard pass for his second career TD reception in win over Indiana ... Recorded first career TD reception, a four-yarder, in win at Penn State ... Made first career catch, a 34-yard reception, in win over Southern Illinois ... Started in his collegiate debut against Missouri.

High School: Caught 13 passes for 400 yards and four touchdowns as a senior ... Two-year letterwinner, leading his team to the state playoffs both seasons ... High school coach was Mike O'Brien.

Personal: Son of Vanessa and Lamont Wilson ... Born on Feb. 13, 1992 ... Majoring in communication ... Chose Illinois over Air Force, Florida International, Middle Tennessee State, Marshall and Eastern Michigan.

CAREER HIGHS

Receptions: 3, twice (last vs. Western Michigan, 9/24/11)
Receiving Yards: 36 vs. Northwestern, 10/1/11
Long Reception: 36 vs. Northwestern, 10/1/11
Receiving Touchdowns:?1, 5x (last vs. Ohio State, 10/15/11)
All-Purpose Yards: 36 vs. Northwestern, 10/1/11
Tackles: 1, twice (last at Minnesota, 11/26/11)

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(updated 7/23/13)

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Historical Player Information

  • 89

    2010Freshman

    TE
    6'6" 240 lbs
    89
  • 89

    2011Sophomore

    TE
    6'6" 250 lbs
    89
  • 89

    2012Junior

    TE
    6'6" 250 lbs
    89
  • 89

    2013Senior

    TE
    6'6" 250 lbs
    89