Russell Wilson

QB

#3

Experience: 14 years

Height: 5-11

Age: 36

Weight: 215 lbs

College: Wisconsin

2025 SEASON

TDS

3
INT

3
YDS

786
RTG

78.89

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Season

Biography

Traded to Denver on March 16, 2022.

TRANSACTIONS:

04/27/12: Drafted by Seattle (3rd round, 75th)
07/31/15: Signed multi-year contract extension with Seattle
04/17/19: Signed multi-year contract extension with Seattle
03/16/22: Traded to Denver with a '22 4th rd pick in exchange for DE Shelby Harris, TE Noah Fant, QB Drew Lock, '22 1st, 2nd & 5th rd picks, and '23 1st & 2nd round picks

NFL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

Has started every game played with 160 straight (144 regular season, 16 postseason). His regular season starts are the second-longest active streak in the NFL. His career passer rating (101.7), home rating (104.8) and road rating (98.6) all rank fourth in NFL history.
Has 35 fourth-quarter victories when trailing or tied in the fourth quarter, the most in the NFL since 2012 (regular season & postseason).
Ranks second for the most passing touchdowns in a player's first nine seasons in NFL history with 267 (Peyton Manning, 275). Is the only quarterback in NFL history with a winning record in each of his first nine seasons. Is the NFL's all-time winningest quarterback in a player's first nine seasons with 98. Is the NFL's all-time winningest quarterback in a player's first nine seasons, including postseason, with 107. Is the NFL's all-time winningest quarterback at home in a player's first nine seasons with 55.
Joined Peyton Manning (2012-14) as the only quarterbacks in NFL history with 30-plus pass touchdowns & a 100-plus passer rating in three consecutive seasons (2018-20). Joined Kurt Warner, Tom Brady and Drew Brees as the only non-first-round quarterbacks to throw 40 passing touchdowns in a single season in NFL history. Joined Drew Brees (nine consecutive seasons) and Brett Favre (five) as the only players with 30 touchdown passes in at least four consecutive seasons in NFL history. Joined Peyton Manning as the only players in NFL history to record at least 3,000 passing yards and 20 touchdowns in each of their first nine seasons.
Owns 26 major franchise records for a quarterback: Career (101.7), single-season (110.9 in 2018) and single-game (158.3) passer rating; Career (33,946), single-season (4,219 in 2016) and single-game (452) most passing yards; Career (267), single-season (40 in 2020) and single-game (5) most touchdown passes; Career (2,820) and single-season completions (384 in 2020); Career (4,335) passing attempts; Career (65.05), single-season (68.82 in 2020) and single-game (88.57) completion percentage; Career (20) and single-season (5) 300-yard passing games; Most consecutive passes without an interception (220 from 2018-19); Career (803), single-season (118 in 2014) and single-game (14) rushing attempts by a quarterback; Career (4,506), single-season (849 in 2014) and single-game (122) rushing yards by a quarterback; Owns the top-16 rushing yard games by a quarterback; 11 NFC Player of the Week awards are the most in club history.
In Week 1 at Atlanta (9/13/20), became the second quarterback in NFL history (HOF Steve Young) to record 30,000 passing yards and 4,000 rushing yards in a career, becoming the fifth quarterback to reach 4,000 yards. Also completed 31 of 35 attempts for an 88.57 completion percentage, the third-highest in NFL history (min. 30 att.).
Broke his own club records in a season for most touchdowns (career-high 40), completions (career-high 384) and completion percentage (career-high 68.82), helping lead team to franchise-record 459 points scored.
Was the fourth-fastest quarterback to 100 combined wins (regular & postseason) after Week 5's win vs. Minnesota (10/11) and became the first player in franchise history to have five touchdown passes in consecutive weeks, becoming the fifth player in NFL history to accomplish that feat.
In 2019, set career-low with five interceptions, while passing for over 4,000 yards for the third time in his career. Joined Peyton Manning as the only quarterbacks in NFL history to pass for at least 3,000 yards and 20 touchdowns in each of their first eight seasons.
In 2018, broke his own franchise record with a career-high 35 touchdown passes, bringing his career total to 196, which is the most in club history, and third most in the NFL in a quarterback's first seven seasons.
In 2017, led the NFL and tied his franchise-record with 34 touchdown passes, and set a career-high with 553 attempts. Threw 19 touchdown passes in the fourth quarter in 2017, an NFL record. Became the first quarterback in NFL history with at least 30 touchdown passes and 500 rushing yards in multiple seasons.
Set career-highs in 2016 in attempts (546), completions (353) and yards (4,219).
In 2015, became first Seahawks quarterback to lead the NFL in passer rating (110.1). Set club single-season records for passing yards (4,024), touchdowns (34) and completion percentage (68.1). Became first player in NFL history to pass for more than 4,000 yards, rush for more than 500 yards and have 30 or more touchdown passes. Was selected to his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl in as many years in the league.
Started all 16 games in 2014, completing 285 of 452 passes (63.1%) for a career-high 3,475 yards, a passer rating of 95.0, 20 touchdowns and a career-low seven interceptions. Also set career-high in rushes (118), rushing yards (849) and rushing touchdowns (six).
Became the third youngest quarterback in NFL history to win the Super Bowl, leading the team to a 43-8 win over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII, completing 18 of 25 (72.0%) passes for 206 yards, two touchdowns and a 123.1 passer rating.
Started all 16 games in his second season, completing 257 of 407 passes (63.1%) with career highs in yards (3,357) and passer rating (101.2), tying a career high with 26 touchdowns, and a career-low nine interceptions. Added one rushing touchdown while setting career-highs with 96 rushes for 539 yards.
Tied Peyton Manning's 1998 record for most touchdown passes by a rookie (26) in 2012. Became the first rookie in NFL history to lead his team to an undefeated home record. Set a club record with a 100.0 passer rating - second-best ever by a rookie and 64.1 completion percentage was third all-time.
Set an all-time NFL record for a rookie at Miami with 16 consecutive completions. That game also marked his third-consecutive game with a 125.0 or better passer rating, also a record for a rookie. Became the first player in NFL history to record three rushing touchdowns and pass for a touchdown in the first half of a game (at Buffalo, 12/16). Set franchise record for most rushing yards in a season by a quarterback (489), most rushing yards in a game (92) and most rushing touchdowns in a game (3) by a quarterback at Buffalo.
Started all 16 games as a rookie, completing 252 of 393 passes (64.1%) for 3,118 yards and 26 TDs and a 100.0 passer rating. Also ran 94 times for 489 yards with four touchdowns.

HONORS:

2020: Pro Bowl, Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, NFC Offensive Player of the Month for September, NFC Offensive Player of the Week vs. Atlanta (9/13/20), NFC Offensive Player of the Week vs. Dallas (9/27/20).
2019: Pro Bowl, Associated Press Second-Team All-Pro, NFC Offensive Player of the Week at Pittsburgh (9/15/19), NFC Offensive Player of the Week vs. Tampa Bay (11/3/19).
2018: Pro Bowl. 2017: Pro Bowl, NFC Offensive Player of the Week vs. Philadelphia (12/03/18), NFC Offensive Player of the Week vs. Houston (10/29/17).
2015: Pro Bowl, NFC Offensive Player of the Week vs. Steelers (11/29/15).
2014: Pro Bowl, NFC Offensive Player of the Week at Redskins (10/6/14), NFC Offensive Player of the Week at Cardinals (12/21/14).
2013: NFC Pro Bowl, NFC Offensive Player of the Week vs. Saints (12/2/13).
2012: Pro Bowl, Pepsi Max NFL Rookie of the Year, Sports Illustrated Offensive Rookie of the Year.

COLLEGE:

Wilson started 50 consecutive games, throwing 379 consecutive passes without an interception to establish an NCAA Football Bowl Sub-division record. Completed 907 of 1,489 passes (60.9%) for 11,720 yards, 109 touchdowns and 29 interceptions. Rushed 441 times for 1,421 yards (3.2 avg.) and 23 touchdowns, becoming the fifth player in the NCAA FBS ranks to rush for over 1,000 yards and throw for over 5,000 yards in a career. During his 36-game career at North Carolina State, Wilson connected on 682 of 1,180 passes (57.8%) for 8,545 yards, 76 touchdowns and 25 interceptions, as he piled up 9,628 yards in total offense and was responsible for 93 touchdowns, in addition to rushing 362 times for 1,083 yards (2.9 avg.) and 17 scores. Finished his Wolfpack career ranking second in school annals for pass attempts and touchdown passes, and third for pass completions, pass completion percentage and yards in total offense. His eight 300-yard passing games in 2010 rank second on the NC State season-record chart, while his total of 12 300-yard efforts for the Wolfpack rank second on the career list. Set NC State season-records with 308 pass completions in 2009, ranking second with 527 pass attempts, 3,563 yards passing and 3,998 yards in total offense in 2010, along with 31 touchdown tosses in 2009. His 28 touchdown throws in 2010 rank third and his 3,287 yards in total offense in 2009 rank fourth on the State annual record chart. His five touchdown passes vs. Florida State in 2009 tied the Wolfpack single-game record. In just one season at Wisconsin, Wilson connected on 225 of 309 passes (72.8%) for 3,175 yards, 33 touchdowns and only four interceptions, adding 79 carries for 338 yards (4.2 avg.) and six scores, compiling an NCAA record 191.7 pass efficiency rating and gaining 3,513 yards in total offense, along with being responsible for 39 touchdowns.

PERSONAL:

Attended Collegiate High in Richmond, playing football and baseball. Earned all-state, all-region and all-district honors, in addition to being named the 2005 Richmond Times-Dispatch Player of the Year as a junior. That season, Wilson threw for 3,287 yards and 40 touchdowns while rushing for another 634 yards and 15 scores. The Cougars won the state title, as the team compiled a perfect 11-0 record. In 2006, was featured in Sports Illustrated's "Faces in the Crowd" for his state title game performance after completing 21-37 passes for 291 yards and two touchdowns while rushing 30 times for 223 yards and three more scores in a 38-17 win. Passed for 3,009 yards, 34 touchdowns and just seven interceptions as a senior. Also rushed for 1,132 yards, adding 18 mores scores while again earning all-state, all-conference and conference player of the year accolades. On the baseball diamond, the shortstop batted .467 as a senior, enticing the Colorado Rockies to begin following him to North Carolina State and drafting him in the fourth round of the 2010 major league baseball draft. Communications major. His father, the late Harrison Wilson, III, played football and baseball at Dartmouth and was on the San Diego Chargers preseason squad. His older brother, Harrison, IV, played football and baseball at Richmond. Married to wife, Ciara, with three children.

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