Travis Wilson
Encyclopedia
Travis Wilson is an American football
wide receiver
who is currently a free agent
. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns
in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at Oklahoma
.
Wilson has also been a member of the Denver Broncos
and Dallas Cowboys
.
where, during his senior year, he was rated as one of the nation's top 25 receivers, setting his school's season records with 42 catches
for 1098 yards and fourteen touchdown
s. Wilson also competed as a cornerback
, intercepting
four passes and recording 17 tackles
. He also returned five kickoffs
for 166 yards, including an 87-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and a 77-yard punt return for a touchdown.
, Wilson moved on to attend the University of Oklahoma
. There, despite sharing time with three other future NFL receivers -- Mark Clayton, Mark Bradley
, and Brandon Jones, he finished his career as one of the top receivers in school history with 105 receptions for 1315 yards and 17 touchdowns in 42 games; he started
17. He returned 18 kicks for 303 yards, and rushed for 77 yards, scoring 1 touchdown. He was a University Studies major
.
. His draft preparation with IMG was chronicled in the film Two Days in April
. He made his NFL debut in the third game of the season against the Baltimore Ravens
on September 24, 2006. Wilson played in his second NFL game versus the Ravens on December 17, catching one pass for 16 yards. He played his third game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
on December 24, but did not receive any passes. The next week, Wilson started his first game against the Houston Texans
on December 31, catching one more pass for another 16 yard gain.
Wilson was released by the Browns on August 30, 2008 during final cuts.
on September 1, 2008. He was released on September 23.
practice squad on October 1, 2008 after practice squad wide receiver
Mike Jefferson
was suspended four games. After finishing the season on the team's practice squad, he was re-signed to a future contract on December 31. He was subsequently injured/waived by the Cowboys on July 28, 2009 and reverted to injured reserve
. Wilson was released with an injury settlement on September 3.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
who is currently a free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft
2006 NFL Draft
The 2006 National Football League Draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on ESPN and ESPN2, with additional coverage offered by ESPNU and, for the first time, by...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Oklahoma
Oklahoma Sooners football
The Oklahoma Sooners football program is a college football team that represents the University of Oklahoma . The team is currently a member of the Big 12 Conference, which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
.
Wilson has also been a member of the Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
and Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
.
Early years
Travis Wilson attended Creekview High SchoolCreekview High School (Carrollton, Texas)
Creekview High School is a secondary school located in Carrollton, Texas, United States.The school is a part of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District. The school's mascot is the Mustang. Creekview High School, which currently serves grades 9 through 12, opened in 1998, on one...
where, during his senior year, he was rated as one of the nation's top 25 receivers, setting his school's season records with 42 catches
Reception (American football)
In American football, a reception is part of a play in which a forward pass from behind the line of scrimmage is received by a player in bounds, who, after the catch, proceeds to either score a touchdown or be downed. Yards gained from the receiving play are credited to the player as receiving...
for 1098 yards and fourteen touchdown
Touchdown
A touchdown is a means of scoring in American and Canadian football. Whether running, passing, returning a kickoff or punt, or recovering a turnover, a team scores a touchdown by advancing the ball into the opponent's end zone.-Description:...
s. Wilson also competed as a cornerback
Cornerback
A cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position...
, intercepting
Interception (football)
An interception, intercept or pick is a move in many forms of football, including Canadian and American football, as well as rugby league, rugby union, Australian rules football and Gaelic football, which involves a pass, either by foot or hand, being caught by an opposition player, who usually...
four passes and recording 17 tackles
Tackle (football move)
Most forms of football have a move known as a tackle. The primary purposes of tackling is to disposses an opponent of the ball, to stop the player from gaining ground towards goal or to stop them from carrying out what they intend....
. He also returned five kickoffs
Kickoff (American football)
A kickoff is a method of starting a drive in American football and Canadian football. Typically, a kickoff consists of one team – the "kicking team" – kicking the ball to the opposing team – the "receiving team"...
for 166 yards, including an 87-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and a 77-yard punt return for a touchdown.
College career
Following his high school careerHigh school football
High school football, in North America, refers to the game of football as it is played in the United States and Canada. It ranks among the most popular interscholastic sports in both of these nations....
, Wilson moved on to attend the University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...
. There, despite sharing time with three other future NFL receivers -- Mark Clayton, Mark Bradley
Mark Bradley
Mark Anthony Bradley is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
, and Brandon Jones, he finished his career as one of the top receivers in school history with 105 receptions for 1315 yards and 17 touchdowns in 42 games; he started
Starting lineup
A starting lineup in sports is an official list of the set of players who will actively participate in the event when the game begins. The players in the starting lineup are commonly referred to as starters, whereas the others are substitutes or bench players.The starters are commonly the best...
17. He returned 18 kicks for 303 yards, and rushed for 77 yards, scoring 1 touchdown. He was a University Studies major
Academic major
In the United States and Canada, an academic major or major concentration is the academic discipline to which an undergraduate student formally commits....
.
Cleveland Browns
Travis was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round (78th overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft2006 NFL Draft
The 2006 National Football League Draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on ESPN and ESPN2, with additional coverage offered by ESPNU and, for the first time, by...
. His draft preparation with IMG was chronicled in the film Two Days in April
Two Days in April
Two Days in April is a 2007 documentary film by director Don Argott that follows four NFL prospects through the process of preparing for and participating in the 2006 NFL Draft...
. He made his NFL debut in the third game of the season against the Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
on September 24, 2006. Wilson played in his second NFL game versus the Ravens on December 17, catching one pass for 16 yards. He played his third game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
on December 24, but did not receive any passes. The next week, Wilson started his first game against the Houston Texans
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
on December 31, catching one more pass for another 16 yard gain.
Wilson was released by the Browns on August 30, 2008 during final cuts.
Denver Broncos
Two days after being let go by the Browns, Wilson was signed to the practice squad of the Denver BroncosDenver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
on September 1, 2008. He was released on September 23.
Dallas Cowboys
Wilson was signed to the Dallas CowboysDallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
practice squad on October 1, 2008 after practice squad wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
Mike Jefferson
Mike Jefferson (American football)
Michael Jefferson is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Montana State....
was suspended four games. After finishing the season on the team's practice squad, he was re-signed to a future contract on December 31. He was subsequently injured/waived by the Cowboys on July 28, 2009 and reverted to injured reserve
Injured reserve
The injured reserve list is a list of reserved players who are injured and unable to play for a period of time, used most prominently in the National Hockey League and National Football League . It is used because these leagues have a maximum number of players on the team roster, so placing a...
. Wilson was released with an injury settlement on September 3.