Career Summary

Chase Wilson is an Arvada, Colorado, linebacker who played at Colorado State and West Virginia before signing with the New York Jets in 2026.

He earned a Jets contract after participating in the team's rookie minicamp as a tryout player.

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Early Life

Wilson is from Arvada, Colorado.

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High School

Wilson attended Ralston Valley High School.

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College Career

Wilson began his college career at Colorado State and finished at West Virginia.

He appeared in 42 Colorado State games from 2020 through 2024, recording 234 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and six sacks. In 2025, he started all 11 games he played at West Virginia and recorded 46 tackles, three sacks and two interceptions.

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Path to the NFL

Wilson earned an NFL opportunity through a Jets rookie minicamp tryout.

New York signed him on June 1, 2026, following his final college season at West Virginia.

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NFL Career

Wilson signed with the New York Jets in June 2026 and was waived during the August roster cutdown.

The Jets listed Wilson among their waived players on August 30, 2026.

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Career Accomplishments

Wilson earned first-team Academic All-Big 12 recognition in 2025.

He was also selected as a West Virginia game captain during his final college season.

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