Hogs Haven · Jul 25, 2019
Who is Shaun Wilson, the new Redskins running back?
Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesAt 5’9” and 185 pounds, 23-year-old Shaun Wilson made the Tampa Bay Bucaneers team as an undrafted free agent in 2018. He appeared in 5 games, accumulating 6 carries for 29 yards and 3 receptions for 5 yards.
While this isn’t an overly-impressive resume, simply making an NFL roster as a rookie UDFA can be seen as something of an achievement.
Wilson is a Duke graduate. In his 4-year college career, he saw his number of carries increase every year, and he finished with 2,400 yards and 18 rushing touchdowns, with a 5.2 yard per carry career average. He was also a handy receiver, compiling 81 catches for 725 yards (9.0 avg).
