Stanley Wilson Jr.
Stanley Tobias Wilson Jr.[1] (November 5, 1982 – February 1, 2023) was an American professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football for the Stanford Cardinal.
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| Position: | Cornerback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | November 5, 1982 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died: | February 1, 2023 (aged 40) Norwalk, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 189 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Bishop Montgomery (Torrance, California) |
| College: | Stanford |
| NFL Draft: | 2005 / Round: 3 / Pick: 72 |
| Career history | |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Early life edit
The son of former Cincinnati Bengals running back Stanley Wilson Sr.,[2] Stanley Jr. grew up in Carson, California, with his grandparents and attended Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance.[3][4]
College career edit
Recruited by Tyrone Willingham, Wilson enrolled at Stanford University in 2000. After redshirting his true freshman season, Wilson played four seasons on the Stanford Cardinal football team from 2001 to 2004, the last three under coach Walt Harris.[4] Wilson became a regular starter as a sophomore in 2002, with 32 tackles (27 solo) and two interceptions. In 2003, Wilson had 27 tackles, six passes defended, and one interception. As a senior in 2004, Wilson recorded career highs with 54 tackles (41 solo and 2.5 for loss) and five passes defended, in addition to one interception returned for 51 yards, and earned honorable mention All-Pac-10 honors.[5]
Professional career edit
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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| 5 ft 11+3⁄4 in (1.82 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 30+1⁄4 in (0.77 m) | 9 in (0.23 m) | 4.39 s | 1.55 s | 2.58 s | 39.5 in (1.00 m) | 10 ft 3 in (3.12 m) | 14 reps | |||
| All values from NFL Combine[6][7] | ||||||||||||
In the 2005 NFL draft, the Detroit Lions picked Wilson in the third round (72nd overall).[8] Wilson's NFL career lasted from 2005 to 2007, all with the Lions. In 32 games (nine starts) in the NFL, Wilson had 86 tackles (63 solo), eight passes deflected, and one forced fumble.[9] On November 28, 2007, Wilson was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury.[5]
The Lions re-signed Wilson to a one-year deal on April 11, 2008.[10] However, Wilson tore his Achilles tendon during an exhibition game against the New York Giants on August 7, an injury later revealed to be career-ending.[11]
Personal life edit
Legal issues edit
On June 22, 2016, Wilson was shot by an elderly homeowner in Portland, Oregon, after Wilson attempted to break into the man's home while naked. He was hospitalized but recovered from his injuries and was charged with attempted burglary.[12] In November 2016, Wilson tested positive for methamphetamines.[13] He was arrested again in Portland on January 10, 2017, while again nude; the arresting officer noted he appeared to be on drugs when he was caught roaming naked around another neighborhood.[14]
On February 13, 2017, Wilson was sentenced to 10 days in jail with three years of probation for the June incident where he was shot; the judge also ordered him to undergo drug treatment, pay restitution for damages caused to homes, and write apology letters.[13] On February 18, 2017, Wilson was arrested naked a third time allegedly attempting to burglarize a home.[15]
Death edit
On February 1, 2023, Wilson died after collapsing at Metropolitan State Hospital in Los Angeles County. He was 40.[16]
References edit
- ^ Hersom, Bob (November 11, 1982). "Sooner fullback still has flashbacks of life as halfback". The Oklahoman. Retrieved February 19, 2017.
- ^ Gosselin, Rick (April 6, 2005). . The Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on September 24, 2008.
- ^ Witz, Billy (March 19, 1999). "The busted play of Stanley Wilson". Long Beach Press-Telegram. p. A1. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ^ a b . Stanford Athletics. Archived from the original on April 4, 2005. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ^ a b . Detroit Lions. Archived from the original on February 21, 2008. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ^ "Stanley Wilson, Combine Results, CB - Stanford". nflcombineresults.com. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ "Stanley Wilson 2005 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ "Stanley Wilson". NFL. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ^ . Detroit Lions. April 11, 2008. Archived from the original on January 1, 2009. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ^ "Lions CB Wilson tears Achilles tendon, will miss rest of season". NFL.com. Associated Press. August 9, 2008. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- ^ "Naked intruder shot by homeowner turns out to be ex-NFL player, police say". OregonLive.com. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
- ^ a b Green, Aimee (February 14, 2017). "Ex-NFL player Stanley Wilson II gets 10 days in jail for naked attempted burglary". OregonLive.com. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
- ^ Bailey, Jr., Everton (January 17, 2017). "Naked ex-NFL player shot during alleged burglary arrested after another nude run-in with cops". OregonLive.com. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
- ^ Marum, Anna (February 19, 2017). "Ex-NFL player arrested in Woodburn after 3rd alleged naked run-in with police". OregonLive.com. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
- ^ "Ex-NFL DB Stanley Wilson Jr. Dead At 40... After Collapsing At Mental Hospital". TMZ. February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2023.