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    Evan Wilson
    89 Evan Wilson
    Class:
    Senior

    Hometown:
    Woodstock, Ga.

    High School:
    Woodstock

    Height / Weight:
    6-6 / 250

    Position:
    TE

    Experience:
    2-1

    04/13/2013

    Blue Holds On for 35-28 Win Over Orange

    Blue Capitalizes on 5 Orange Turnovers to Grab Victory

    11/20/2012

    Illini Pay Tribute to 20 Seniors

    Teammates Write Tributes to 2012 Senior Class

    11/19/2012

    Game 12 Notes: Illinois at Northwestern

    Illini Close 2012 Season with Rivalry Game in Evanston

    10/29/2012

    Game 9 Notes: Illinois at #6 Ohio State

    Illini Head to Columbus Looking for First Big Ten Win

    10/23/2012

    Game 8 Notes: Illinois vs. Indiana

    Illini Return to Memorial Stadium for the 102nd Homecoming Game

    10/27/2012

    Illinois vs. Indiana

    Illinois vs. Indiana 10/27/2012 @ Memorial Stadium

    09/15/2012

    Illinois vs. Charleston Southern

    9/15/2012 Illinois vs. Charleston Southern @ Memorial Stadium

    09/01/2012

    Illinois vs Western Michigan 9/1/2012

    Illinois vs Western Michigan 9/1/2012

    09/10/2011

    Illinois vs South Dakota State

    Game photos from September 10th, 2011 at Memorial Stadium.

    2011 - Sophomore: Played in all 13 games, making 4 starts ... Had two catches for seven yards against Wisconsin ... Caught a three-yard TD pass against Ohio State ... Caught one pass for a career-high 36 yards against Northwestern ... Tied career-high three receptions, including an 11-yard TD, against Western Michigan ... Caught an eight-yard TD pass against South Dakota State.

    2010 - Freshman: Played in all 13 games and started 11 at tight end ... Had 10 catches for 135 yards and two touchdowns on the season while also blocking for the Big Ten's top rushing offense ... Tallied a career-high three receptions for 20 yards in victory over Purdue ... Secured a 29-yard pass for his second career TD reception in win over Indiana ... Recorded first career TD reception, a four-yarder, in win at Penn State ... Made first career catch, a 34-yard reception, in win over Southern Illinois ... Started in his collegiate debut against Missouri.

    High School: Caught 13 passes for 400 yards and four touchdowns as a senior ... Two-year letterwinner, leading his team to the state playoffs both seasons ... High school coach was Mike O'Brien.

    Personal: Son of Vanessa and Lamont Wilson ... Born on Feb. 13, 1992 ... Majoring in kinesiology ... Chose Illinois over Air Force, Florida International, Middle Tennessee State, Marshall and Eastern Michigan.

    CAREER HIGHS

    Receptions: 3, twice (last time vs. Western Michigan, 9/24/11)
    Long Reception: 36 vs. Northwestern, 10/1/11
    Receiving Yards: 36 vs. Northwestern, 10/1/11
    Touchdowns: 1, four times (last time vs.Ohio State, 10/15/11)
    Tackles: 1 at Michigan State, 10/16/10
    Solos: 1 at Michigan State, 10/16/10

    Wilson's Statistics:

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    Wilson's Game-By-Game Statistics Get Acrobat Reader

    (updated 5/23/12)

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