High School: Prepped at Lexington High School in Lexington, Tenn., under head coach Derek Carr. Wilson was a versatile student-athlete for the Big Red Tigers, contributing across multiple positions while helping lead the program to four consecutive playoff appearances.
Athletic Honors: Selected to the TACA Tennessee East vs. West All-Star Game … Named All-Region in Region 7-4A … Earned Tiger of the Week honors on both offense and special teams … Served as a senior team captain … Rated as a 4.5-star Rubio Long Snapper. Wilson showcased his versatility throughout his high school career, playing tight end during his freshman through junior seasons, anchoring the offensive line at center as a senior, and contributing at linebacker, defensive end and long snapper. Also earned All-District honors in baseball.
Academic Honors: Graduated in the top five percent of his class with Honors and Distinction while maintaining a 4.0 GPA throughout his high school career. Named to the Principal’s List all four years … Selected as a Boys State Representative … Served as an ROTC Cadet Captain … Member of Beta Club and Academic Bowl Team … Participated in Henderson County Youth Leadership, LHS Student Advisory Board, Student Council and Ambassadors. Received the Coach Jim Stowe Football Memorial Scholarship, UWA President’s Scholarship, UWA Trustee Leadership Award and local Henderson County scholarships.
Personal: Son of Heather Wilson and Roger Wilson … Has three siblings, brother Redding and sisters Rowan and Rose... Majoring in Engineering Technology.
