C. J. Wilson (born November 18, 1989) is a former

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who played for the

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in the

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(NFL). He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2013. He played

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. He was also a member of the

Early life

Wilson attended Lincolnton High School in

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. In 2007, he helped lead the Lincolnton

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team to the

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2A state championship title. In the state championship game, he rushed for 67 yards and two touchdowns, caught two passes for 41 yards and made five tackles.

College career

Wilson played

. During his career at NC State, he recorded 114 tackles, 4 interceptions and had 3 interceptions returned for touchdowns.

Professional career

Chicago Bears

On April 28, 2013, Wilson signed with the

as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on October 28, but was brought back onto the practice squad.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Wilson lost two fingers in a fireworks accident on July 4, 2015. On July 24, 2015, Wilson announced he was retiring from the NFL due to his injuries.

References

External links

Tampa Bay Buccaneers bioChicago Bears bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Wilson, C. J. 1989 births Living people American football cornerbacks Chicago Bears players NC State Wolfpack football players People from Lincolnton, North Carolina Players of American football from North Carolina Tampa Bay Buccaneers players