Michael Wilson 2023 Dynasty Rookie Profile
Position: WR
School: Stanford
Class: Fifth-year senior
Date of Birth: February 23, 2000
Height: 6-2 Weight: 213 lbs
Athletic Testing
40-Time: 4.58
Speed Score: 98.2
Vertical: 37.5
Broad: 10’5”
Shuttle: 4.27
3-Cone:
Bio
Michael Wilson is from Simi Valley, California where he attended Chaminade High School as a star in both football and basketball. Wilson became the school’s all-time leader in receiving with 2,900 yards and 28 touchdowns in his career. He was a four-star recruit in the 2018 class and received offers from Stanford, Notre Dame, Arizona State, Cal, Kentucky, UCLA, and others. In 10 games as a freshman, Wilson caught 14 passes for 126 yards and one touchdown. He took a big step forward in his sophomore season. While starting all 12 games, Wilson brought in 56 receptions for 672 yards and five touchdowns.
He picked up where he left off in his junior season, starting the first four games before a foot injury ended his season. Somehow, he still finished third on the team with 19 catches for 261 yards and a touchdown. Unfortunately, the injury carried over into his 2021 senior campaign. He managed to return late in the year to start the last four games. He brought in 19 balls for 185 scoreless yards.
Wilson opted to use his extra year of eligibility and return for the 2022 season. Again, though, an injury cut his season short after six games. He ended with 26 receptions for 418 yards and four touchdowns. He added another 47 yards as a rusher. The good news is, Wilson recovered from his injury in time to participate in Senior Bowl week, where he stood out as one of the better performing wide receivers.
College Stats
Michael Wilson College Stats Courtesy of sports-reference
Positives
+Alignment versatility
+YAC
+Run blocking
+Size
+24 career kick/punt returns
Negatives
-Injuries
-Played in just 14 games over the last three seasons
-Limited career production
-Inefficient route runner
-Not an early declare
Highlight Reel
Archetype: Possession WR
Best Comparable Player: Kamar Aiken
Draft Projection: Fifth Round
Bottom Line:
It’s unfortunate that Michael Wilson’s career at Stanford was so plagued by injuries. He was on the verge of breaking out before he was cut down to just 14 games in the last three seasons. Based on what we were able to see from him, Wilson projects as a versatile depth wide receiver who can line up at any spot on the field. He uses his size, physical strength, and body control to create separation. He has the athleticism to add value after the catch. Wilson could begin his career as a team’s core special teamer while he refines his game as a route runner. That potential value on special teams plus his above average skills as a run blocker should get him drafted in the middle rounds. In dynasty, he will be a sleeper to watch in the third round of rookie drafts.
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