Shaun Wilson (American football)

Shaun Wilson (born December 2, 1995) is an American professional football running back who is a free agent. He was most recently a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Duke Blue Devils and signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2018.^[1] Wilson has also been a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, and Tennessee Titans.

Shaun Wilson

No. 38
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	(1995-12-02) December 2, 1995 (age 29) Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:	West Mecklenburg (Charlotte)
College:	Duke
NFL draft:	2018: undrafted
Career history
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2018) Washington Redskins (2019) Tennessee Titans (2019–2020)* Saskatchewan Roughriders (2022)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts: 6 Rushing yards: 29 Receptions: 3 Receiving yards: 5 Return yards: 122 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

Wilson attended and played high school football at West Mecklenburg High School.^[2]

College career

Wilson attended and played college football at Duke.^[3]

Collegiate statistics

Shaun Wilson						Rushing				Receiving
Year	School	Conf	Class	Pos	G	Att	Yds	Avg	TD	Rec	Yds	Avg	TD
2014	Duke	ACC	FR	RB	13	78	598	7.7	5	18	179	9.9	1
2015	Duke	ACC	SO	RB	11	84	424	5.0	3	19	207	10.9	1
2016	Duke	ACC	JR	RB	12	151	623	4.1	4	8	76	9.5	0
2017	Duke	ACC	SR	RB	13	162	818	5.0	6	36	263	7.3	4
Career	Duke				49	475	2,463	5.2	18	81	725	9.0	6

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Wilson was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2018.^[4] Wilson made his NFL debut in the 2018 season opener against the New Orleans Saints. In the 48–40 victory, he had a six-yard rush and a 29-yard kick return.^[5] He was placed on injured reserve on November 13, 2018, after suffering a shoulder injury in Week 10.^[6] He finished his rookie season with six carries for 29 rushing yards.^[7] On June 21, 2019, Wilson was waived by the Buccaneers.^[8]

Washington Redskins

On July 25, 2019, Wilson was signed by the Washington Redskins.^[9] He was placed on injured reserve on September 1, 2019.^[10] He was waived from injured reserve on November 1, 2019.

Tennessee Titans

On December 24, 2019, Wilson was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Titans on January 20, 2020.^[11] He was waived with a non-football injury designation on July 26, 2020.^[12]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On August 29, 2022, Wilson signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).^[13] He was released by the Riders in late October having never dressed for a game.^[14]