Chris Wilson life and biography

Chris Wilson is a skilled and explosive pass rusher, no matter if he's lining up at defensive end or linebacker. In three NFL seasons, all with Washington, Wilson has posted 40 tackles (19 solo) and six sacks. Wilson originally entered the professional football ranks when he was drafted into the Canadian Football League by the British Columbia Lions in 2005. He spent two seasons with the Lions, earning a Grey Cup Championship in 2006.

PRO:
* Has 40 career tackles and six sacks.
* Appeared in all 48 regular season games since entering the NFL in 2007.
* Played two seasons in the CFL with the British Columbia Lions (2005-06).
* Won the Grey Cup with the British Columbia Lions in 2006.
* Posted first career NFL sack at Green Bay (10/14) when he brought down up Brett Favre.

2009 Season (WAS)
* Played in all 16 regular season games.
* Recorded 13 tackles, a sack, and eight special teams tackles.
* Recorded two tackles (one solo) and his first sack of the season vs. Kansas City (10/18).
* Marked his first sack at NYG (9/4/08).
* Recorded two tackles (one solo), including a tackle for a loss vs. Philadelphia (10/26).
* Notched one tackle (solo) and tipped quarterback Donovan McNabb’s pass, which was intercepted by cornerback Justin Tryon at Philadelphia (11/29).
* Recorded two tackles (one solo), including one for a 13-yard loss vs. Dallas (12/27).

2008 Season (WAS):
* Appeared in all 16 games
* Totaled 13 tackles (9 solo) and one sack
* Posted eight special teams tackles
* Contributed two tackles and a sack of QB Eli Manning at New York Giants (9/4)
* Had a season-high four special teams stops, including an open field tackle of KR Felix Jones at Dallas (9/28)

2007 Season (WAS):
* Made his NFL debut vs. Miami (9/9)
* Tallied 15 tackles (11 solo) and four sacks
* Recorded his first career sack when he took down Brett Favre for a 12-yard loss at Green Bay (10/14)
* Posted his first multi-sack game vs. Dallas (12/30)
* Played in his first career playoff game against Seattle (1/5) and recorded a sack (Matt Hasselback) and forced fumble

2006 Season (CFL):
* Started all 18 games, recording 29 tackles, five sacks and one interception
* Helped lead the British Columbia Lions to a 2006 Grey Cup championship

2005 Season (CFL):
* Started all 18 games, finishing with 41 tackles, four sacks and also returned a fumble 61-yards for a touchdown

COLLEGE
* Played college ball at Northwood University
* Finished his college career with 59 total tackles (38 solo), nine sacks for 51 yards, two pass break-ups and one forced fumble
* Earned first team All-GLIAC honors and named first team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association

PERSONAl
* His favorite football player growing up was Hall of Famer Reggie White.
* Joined teammates and coaches at Redskins Beach Blitz Powered by Dominion, a two-day fan festival in Virginia Beach in May 2008.

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