Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson, a former University of Cincinnati Bearcats standout, is having a career year in his fourth NFL season, and his effort drew the attention of Monday Night Football analyst Louis Riddick and UC football's Twitter account during Monday night's game against the Chicago Bears.
"Eric Wilson may be playing as well as any linebacker in the NFL as far as production on the ball when it comes to interceptions, pass breakups, play against the run," Riddick said. "His own teammate, Eric Kendricks ... one of the best middle linebackers in the NFL .