Russell Wilson net worth, age, wiki, family, biography and latest updates.
Russell Wilson is a well-known American footballer who currently plays for the ‘Seattle Seahawks.’ Wilson is a quarterback for the team and is best known for winning Super Bowl XLVIII.
Russell Wilson: Profile summary
Full Name/Birth Name | Russell Carrington Wilson |
Familiar name | Russell Wilson |
Male/Female | Male |
Main Profession | American football quarterback |
Nationality | American |
Birthplace | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |
Date of Birth | 29-Nov-88 |
Age | 33 years old |
Height | 1.8 m |
Heights in Feet | 5 feet and 10 inches |
Height(s) cm | 180 cm |
Weight(s) | 93 kg |
Weight in Pound | 205 pounds |
Dating History | To be Updated |
Marital Status | Married |
Spouse | Ciara(m. 2016),Ashton Meem(m. 20122014) |
Son/Daughter | Yes (Sienna Princess Wilson) |
Net Worth | $125 million |
Russell Wilson: Biography & Early Life
Russell Carrington Wilson was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 29, 1988. He was born to his father, Harrison Benjamin Wilson III, and his mother, Tammy Wilson. He grew up in Richmond, Virginia, along with two siblings. Right from childhood, he loved playing football and spent his childhood playing football with his father and brother in their backyard.
Wilson comes from a family of great athletes and personalities. His paternal grandfather played football and basketball at Kentucky State University. Wilson’s father was also a football player who played for the San Diego Chargers. His brother played baseball and football at the University of Richmond, and his sister was a basketball player at Stanford.
Wilson did his preparatory schooling at Collegiate School in Richmond, Virginia. Even as a young boy, Wilson took hold numerous achievements, including the ‘Player of the Year.’ In addition to playing football, he was also a part of the school basketball and baseball team. After graduating, he enrolled himself at North Carolina State University. He was there in North Carolina for about three years and then was transferred to the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Russell Wilson: Personal Life
There are not many records of Wilson’s previous dating life. He was dating Ashton Meem from high school. The couple dated for many and tied the knot after graduating from college. The couple was married for almost two years, but their chemistry drifted, and their personal differences became the main reason for their divorce.
Currently, Wilson is married to Ciara, an American R&B singer. The couple married a year before last and are blessed with a beautiful daughter.
Russell Wilson: Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 29 November 1988, Russell Wilson is 32 years old as of 2022. His height is 1.8 m tall, and his weight is 93 kg.
Russell Wilson: Career
After joining North Carolina State University, Wilson became the first freshman quarterback to secure All-ACC first-team honours. Due to some issues with the university’s football coach, he transferred to the University of Wisconsin in his final year of college. It was a great final year for the boy, who set a new record because of his passing skills.
Having all the necessary skills, Wilson was considered not fit for the NFL draft and was left out that year, but the Seattle Seahawks signed him at the draft in the following year. He signed a four-year contract with the Seahawks and played his first against the Kansas City Chiefs in the preseason. His regular-season debut came against the Arizona Cardinals. In the initial stages, he struggled a bit, but he improvised on his game very quickly and got the smooth rhythm of the NFL.
Wilson ended his debut season with good stats and received a few awards for the same. He had his ups and downs as a quarterback, but he bounced back very strongly, breaking some of the records on NFL. His biggest achievement for Seahawks was when he won the Super Bowl for his team when Seahawks defeated Denver Broncos by 43-8. Two years later, Wilson helped his team to the Super Bowl again, but New England Patriots defeated the Seahawks.
Russell Wilson: Awards & Achievements
As a Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Wilson has broken many records and won numerous awards to his name. He was awarded the prestigious ‘Steve Largent Award’ in the year 2012, and also, in his debut season, he was named the ‘Rookie of the year.’
Russell Wilson: Net Worth
The estimated net worth of Russell Wilson is approximately $125 million.