Russell Carrington Wilson is an American footballer who plays for the ‘Seattle Seahawks’ in the ‘National Football League’ (NFL). He was born on November 29, 1988, in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America.
Russell began his football career in college, playing for North Carolina State University and later ‘Wisconsin University,’ and has since gone on to become one of America’s most popular athletes.
However, he was first deemed unsuited for football, particularly as a quarterback, and was rejected early in his career. His abilities eventually proved his naysayers wrong, as he went on to become a key player for the renowned NFL team ‘Seattle Seahawks.
After getting chosen into the NFL in 2012, he showed off his speed and strength in the first game and proceeded to play well throughout the tournament, finally winning the ‘NFL Rookie of the Year’ title in his first series.
The next year, he guided his squad to victory in the NFL 2013. Russell became the highest-paid NFL player in 2015 when he extended his deal with the ‘Seahawks’ for USD 87.6 million.
Russell Wilson age, height
He is 33 years of age as of 2022 and has a height of 1.8 meters which equates to 180 centimeters as well.
Russell Wilson wife and children
Wilson is presently married to Ciara, a singer-songwriter. Russell was previously married to Ashton Meem. Russell Wilson and his wife, singer and model Ciara, have three children.
Sienna Princess Wilson and Win Harrison Wilson, Russell Wilson’s children, were born in 2017 and 2020, respectively. Russell also has a stepson, Future Jr., from Ciara’s previous relationship.
Russell Wilson team, contract, salary
Wilson agreed to a four-year, $140 million agreement in 2019, which included a no-trade provision. He’s signed for two more seasons and $51 million.
Russell Wilson net worth
According to Spotrac, Wilson’s 10-year NFL career earnings, including all contracts, restructures, and performance bonuses, total around $181.3 million.
Wilson’s net worth in 2021, after signing a four-year, $140 million contract extension to be the Seahawks’ starting quarterback, is estimated to be over $135 million.
