Cedrick Wilson
Cedrick Wilson Jr., an American football wide receiver with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League, was born on November 20, 1995. He played collegiate football At Boise State.
Cedrick Wilson Early Life
In Memphis, Tennessee, Cedrick Wilson was born on November 20, 1995. In Memphis, Tennessee, Wilson attended White Station High School. He joined the football squad there and started at quarterback.
He earned the starting position as a senior, compiling 731 passing yards, seven passing touchdowns, 268 running yards, two rushing scores, and five interceptions. He earned recognition as a second-team 16-AAA All-District player and 6A All-State selection while guiding his team to the Division 6A semifinals.
Cedrick Wilson Career
The Dallas Cowboys selected Wilson in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft (208th overall). Wilson was released on August 31, 2019, after Devin Smith passed him on the depth chart. On September 13, he was added to the active roster, taking Tavon Austin’s place as the No. 5 receiver after Austin was ruled out for Week 2 due to a concussion, he sustained in the season opener.
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On December 10, he suffered a knee injury and was put on injured reserve. He made six appearances and six inactive appearances while recording five receptions for 46 yards. He participated as a punt and kickoff returner.
Cedrick played in 16 games in 2020 and recorded 17 receptions for 189 yards, two receiving touchdowns, and two passes for 23 yards and one touchdown. Wilson had five receptions for 107 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the Week 3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks (31-38), when the club was forced to employ more four wide receiver sets.
On March 17, 2021, the Cowboys granted Wilson a restricted free-agent tender in the first round. On April 22, he executed the one-year deal.
Wilson’s role in the offense improved in 2021 as a result of teammate Michael Gallup missing half the season due to injury, making Wilson the major deep-ball threat. Wilson caught a 73-yard touchdown reception in Week 8’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, which the Cowboys won 20-16.
Wilson and the Miami Dolphins agreed to a three-year, $22.8 million contract on March 17, 2022.
Cedrick Wilson Net Worth
Cedrick Wilson Jr.’s estimated net worth as of 2022 is $3 million which is money he has earned from his career in the National Football League. He used his career to build a multimillion-dollar business.
