David "Dave" Carlton Wilson (born April 27, 1959 in Anaheim, California

Anaheim, California

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) is a former professional American football

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 player in the NFL

National Football League

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 who played with the New Orleans Saints

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 from 1981-1988. A 6'3", 206 lb (93.4 kg). quarterback

Quarterback

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 from the University of Illinois

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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, Wilson was selected by the Saints in the first round of the 1981 supplemental draft.

College

Dave Wilson attended Fullerton Junior College out of high school. He had a reputation for a strong arm and quick release, when he received a scholarship from the University of Illinois. Wilson had many issues with his NCAA eligibility due to some issues with his transcripts. The highlight of Wilson's career was on November 9, 1980 against Ohio State University, as he threw for 621 yards: an NCAA record that lasted 8 years.

Professional

Once again, eligibility issues forced Wilson to declare himself eligible for the supplemental draft. The New Orleans Saints took Wilson with the number 1 pick, as the heir apparent to Archie Manning. A knee injury his rookie season affected his mobility for the rest of his career. Wilson spent his entire career with the Saints until his retirement in 1990.

Post-Career

Wilson is currently a scout for NFL Pro Scouts in Southern California. Wilson has 2 sons who both play football.