Highlights from David Wilson's first scrimmage
Nice return, couple of nice runs, missed a few blocks in pass protection, did a little dancing in the backfield.
David Wilson
The Giants Drafted David Wilson and I'm Happy.
The New York Giants selected David Wilson with the 32nd overall pick in the NFL Draft. Wilson is the first Hokie to go in the first round since the Texans picked offensive tackle Duane Brown in 2008.
Q: What was your reaction when the Giants selected you?
A: I was sitting on the bed and the Giants had the last pick in the first round... And then Tampa Bay traded (up), and I thought, 'Maybe they'll get a running back. I know they need a running back.' At that point, I was hoping for anything. The Giants are Super Bowl champions, and I'm like 'They probably won't pick me...' I was just hoping that something would happen, and I get the New Jersey call and I start screaming. I answered the phone and it was the New York Giants. It was the best call that I got in a long time.
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If y'all don't know I'm a Giants fan. I watch every snap of Virginia Tech football on Saturday, and as painful as it can be at times, every snap of Giants football on Sunday. I'm excited Jerry Reese drafted him, finally I get to root for a Hokie on my team. From my observations, here are a cheat sheet for success in New York for 4 (or maybe now 34), David Wilson.
Wilson Wows at Combine
David Wilson, Danny Coale and Jarret Boykin each worked out in front of NFL coaches, scouts and general managers Sunday at the NFL combine. Wilson had the most impressive day of the trio. The low point of his afternoon, and that's relative to an otherwise outstanding day, was posting a 4.49 40-yard-dash time (7th best among running backs). Many Hokies were expecting faster, Wilson ran a 4.29 40 last February during winter max testing. But keep in mind, that was clocked on a Tech watch, and speed coming out of a sprinter's stance doesn't accurately model speed in full pads on a football field. With that said, Wilson had the highest vertical jump of all the running backs (second overall), a freakish 41 inches. Wilson was also top among backs in the broad jump. He leapt 132 inches, 9 better than the next closest back and only an inch less than the top jump of the day. Enough numbers, he also passed the eye test of the experts.
"More I read and look at all these numbers, David Wilson absolutely blew up the Combine. Can downplay that, but he's a really good back too." -- Evan Silva, PFT
David Wilson's New Whip
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Just copped a new whip....cuz I'm caking up...check me out now
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This is David Wilson's old Whip. His new whip is a Lamborghini (I'm not a car guy, so if you know the model drop it in the comments). I personally like the character of the Thunderbird more, but if I was about to cash in a winning NFL lotto ticket I'd be balling out too. Update: It was a joke that I fell for. It was only his rental car for the day.
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David Wilson the draft's number two RB prospect?
By joe
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on January 10, 2012, 4:41 PM
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Looks a lot thicker than his frame would suggest. Possesses natural girth through his lower half, thick legs and a bubble. Is a little thinner through his upper body, but has the lower body girth to hold up inside as the next level. Is an explosive athlete with natural quick-twitch ability when asked to press the hole. Showcases a “plus” burst on the toss sweep to the edge. Exhibits impressive balance and footwork running the corner and possesses the quickness to simply side step defenders at full speed and explode into the open field. Plays fast in space, drops his pad level well and keeps his knees bent when looking to make a defender miss. Looks like a 4.4 guy with top end acceleration.
Showcases some patience at the line of scrimmage when asked to run from I-formation sets/single backsets. Allows his blockers to set up in front of him and trusts his first step even with defenders closing in on him. However, can be a bit slow at times to decipher information inside and vision is only average. Nevertheless, runs with a low pad level and good forward lean, with the change of direction skills to pick his way through a phone booth and accelerate. Demonstrates a unique blend of quickness, burst and an overall aggressive/powerful running style and isn’t afraid to lower his head into contact and slip/break tackles. Is a balanced runner into contact who can keep his feet if defenders don't wrap up.
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National Football Post thinks so. It'll be fun to see what kind of back Wilson develops into at the professional level. He needs to improve on his vision, and eliminate the negative plays, especially when a couple of yards are on the table. My guess is if he can stay healthy he'll be damn good back in the pros. Also, I think NFL coordinators will figure out more ways to use him outside of a traditional running back role.
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David Wilson will leave Virginia Tech, Declares for NFL Draft
David Wilson plays football on Sundays. The Hokies running back announced minutes ago he will forgo his senior season and enter the NFL draft. Wilson is rated as the 22nd overall player and 2nd running back available in the 2012 draft according to ESPN Scouts Inc.
Wilson rushed for 1,709 yards in 2011. That campaign broke Tech's single-season rushing record previously held by Ryan Williams (1,655 '09).
One or more inexperienced players: Tony Gregory (who had surgery on his left ACL yesterday), Michael Holmes, or incoming 2012 freshman J.C. Coleman, Chris Mangus or Drew Harris will try to succeed Wilson at running back this fall.
Best of luck in the NFL DW4. We'll miss your play on the field, and charisma off it, a lot.
You gotta love this...
By InEnemyTerritory
on January 6, 2012, 10:57 AM
They're playing "Should I Stay or Should I Go" as the bumper music before the David Wilson presser on hokiesports.com.....at least somebody has a sense of humor.
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Headed to NOLA
By joe
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on December 30, 2011, 11:34 PM
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Peace out. I'm leaving for New Orleans tomorrow morning. I was flying commercial but the Chick-fil-A Kang lent me his air float so instead I'm piloting myself direct, observing visual flight rules. For everyone traveling to New Orleans, have a safe trip down. For everyone stuck at home, remember there's a Bourbon Street in every ABC store. Go Hokies!
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Hokie Tracks are Rapping about Lil' Wang
Lil' Wang practiced on Saturday for the first time since breaking his foot against ECU. That's great news as far as the future of the o-line is concerned. Both starting guards, Jaymes Brooks and Greg Nosal, are seniors. The coaches raved over Wang during spring practice and August camp and he figured to rotate at guard this season. In his only complete game of the season he played 29 snaps against Appalachian State and graded out at 89 percent. Michigan's two inside tackles are stout, and it'd be a huge boost for his progression to get work against them.
Wilson and DeChristopher Named to All-ACC First Team
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FIRST TEAM
Offense
RB-David Wilson, Virginia Tech (90)*
OT-Blake DeChristopher, Virginia Tech (86)
SECOND TEAM
Offense
QB-Logan Thomas, Virginia Tech (49)
OG-Jaymes Brooks, Virginia Tech (35)
Defense
DE-James Gayle, Virginia Tech (25)
CB-Jayron Hosley, Virginia Tech (36)
CB-Kyle Fuller, Virginia Tech (34)
S-Eddie Whitley, Virginia Tech (33)
Honorable Mention: Antone Exum, s, Virginia Tech (15); Cody Journell, k, Virginia Tech (10); Greg Nosal Virginia Tech (10); Bruce Taylor, lb, Virginia Tech (11).
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Congratulations to all the Hokies selected! Even though in my opinion Logan and Fuller got snubbed from the first team.