Raheem Wilson

Raheem Wilson
Stuttgart Surge
Born: (1993-10-30) October 30, 1993 (age 31)
DeSoto, Texas, U.S.
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Defensive back
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
CollegeSoutheastern Oklahoma State
High schoolDeSoto (TX)
Career history
As player
2017–2018Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns
2019–2022Calgary Stampeders
2022–2023Montreal Alouettes
2024–presentStuttgart Surge
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Raheem Wilson (born October 30, 1993) is an American professional football defensive back for the Stuttgart Surge of the European League of Football (ELF). He played college football at Southeastern Oklahoma State. He has also been a member of the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns, Calgary Stampeders, and Montreal Alouettes.

Early life

Wilson played high school football at DeSoto High School in DeSoto, Texas, where he earned honorable mention all-district honors.[1]

College career

Wilson played college football at Southeastern Oklahoma State from 2013 to 2016. He redshirted in 2012.[1]

Wilson played in 11 games, starting 10, in 2012, recording 36 tackles, four interceptions and 10 pass breakups. He appeared in 12 games, starting 11, in 2014, totaling 59 tackles, four interceptions, eight pass breakups, two fumble recoveries, and a blocked kick. He started 11 games in 2015, accumulating 39 tackles and five interceptions (two of which were returned for touchdowns), earning honorable mention All-Great American Conference (GAC) honors. Wilson started 11 games in 2016, recording 47 tackles, five interceptions and 19 pass breakups. He led NCAA Division II that year in passes defensed with 24 (interceptions plus breakups). He garnered first team All-GAC recognition in 2016 and was also named a second team All-American by NFCA and D2CCA.[1]

Professional career

Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns

Wilson played for the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns of the German Football League from 2017 to 2018, helping the Unicorns win the German Bowl both years.[2]

Calgary Stampeders

Wilson was signed by the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on April 17, 2019.[3] He started all 18 games for the Stampeders in 2019, recording 36 tackles on defense, one special teams tackle, two interceptions and one forced fumble.[4][5][6] The 2020 CFL season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. He played in 14 games, all starts, in 2021, totaling 52 tackles on defense, one special teams tackle and one interception.[4][5][6] Wilson appeared in six games, all starts, for the Stampeders in 2022, recording 19 tackles on defense.[4][5] He was released on August 2, 2022.[7]

Montreal Alouettes

Wilson was signed to the practice roster of the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL on August 15, 2022. He was promoted to the active roster on August 28, and placed on injured reserve on October 28, 2022.[8] Overall, he played in seven games, all starts, for the Alouettes in 2022, totaling 20 tackles on defense.[5] Wilson re-signed with the Alouettes on February 2, 2023.[8] He was placed on injured reserve on May 14, 2023, activated from injured reserve on August 10, and placed on injured reserve again on September 8, 2023.[9] He only dressed in four games in 2023, recording three tackles on defense and one special teams tackle.[4][5][6] On November 19, 2023, the Alouettes won the 110th Grey Cup, defeating the Winnipeg Blue Bombers by a score of 28–24.[10] Wilson was released on April 18, 2024.[11]

Stuttgart Surge

Wilson signed with the Stuttgart Surge of the European League of Football (ELF) in June 2024.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Raheem Wilson". gosoutheastern.com. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  2. ^ Austin, Daniel (June 13, 2019). "Raheem Wilson took the long road, but earned his shot". calgarysun.com. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  3. ^ "Calgary Stampeders Transactions". footballdb.com. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d "Raheem Wilson". cfl.ca. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Raheem Wilson". footballdb.com. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c "Raheem Wilson". statscrew.com. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  7. ^ "Calgary Stampeders Transactions". footballdb.com. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Montreal Alouettes Transactions". footballdb.com. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  9. ^ "Montreal Alouettes Transactions". footballdb.com. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  10. ^ Murphy, Bryan (November 20, 2023). "Grey Cup 2023 final score, results: Cody Fajardo, Alouettes stun Blue Bombers to win 110th CFL championship". sportingnews.com. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  11. ^ "Montreal Alouettes Transactions". footballdb.com. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  12. ^ Abbott, JC (June 9, 2024). "Veteran CFL DB Raheem Wilson signs with ELF's Stuttgart Surge". 3downnation.com. Retrieved October 4, 2024.