Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Jeff Wilson Jr. was born on November 16th, 1995 in Elkhart, Texas. He is a running back in the National Football League.

Wilson attended and played high school football at Elkhart High School in Texas. He was named an AP Class 2A first-team all-state as a senior after rushing for 2,749 yards and 36 touchdowns. He received offers from North Texas, Louisiana-Monroe, New Mexico State, and Texas State. He chose to play college football for North Texas. 

Wilson appeared in 41 games (29 starts) during his four-year career at North Texas. He rushed for 3,205 yards and 32 touchdowns on 562 attempts, while adding 70 receptions for 527 yards and two touchdowns. He finished his college career ranked third in rushing touchdowns (32) and fourth in rushing yards (3,205) in school history.

Wilson signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2018. He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on November 24, 2018.

Wilson made his NFL debut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12. He had seven carries for 33 rushing yards in the loss. He finished his rookie year with 266 rushing yards and 98 receiving yards.

Wilson signed a one-year contract extension with the 49ers on January 26, 2021. On November 1, 2022, Jeff Wilson was traded to the Miami Dolphins.