David Wilson was a running back and kick returner who made NFL history in 2012 when he became the first player to have 200 return yards and 100 rushing yards in a single game as a rookie for the New York Giants. Born on June 15, 1991 in Danville, VA, Wilson was forced to retire from the NFL in 2014 due to multiple serious neck injuries.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $6 million (2024)
About
Running back and kick returner who made NFL history with 200 return yards and 100 rushing yards in a single game as a rookie for the New York Giants. He was forced to retire from the NFL in 2014 after suffering multiple serious neck injuries.
Before Fame
He was the ACC Player of the Year his 2011 senior season at Virginia Tech University and he was selected in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.
Trivia
His 1,533 return yards were enough to qualify for Second-Team All-Pro honors in 2012.
Family Life
He grew up with an older brother in Danville, Virginia.
Associated With
He and Trent Richardson were considered two of the top 5 running backs in the 2012 NFL draft.