Jared Wilson
Career Summary
Jared Wilson is an offensive lineman from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, who played at Georgia before the New England Patriots selected him in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Wilson grew up in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and attended West Forsyth High School. He did not begin playing football until high school.
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High School
Wilson attended West Forsyth High School in Winston-Salem before joining Georgia.
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College Career
Wilson played for Georgia from 2021 through 2024, contributing to the Bulldogs' 2021 and 2022 national championships. In 2024 he took over as the starting center and started all 12 games.
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Path to the NFL
After becoming Georgia's starting center and earning second-team All-SEC recognition in 2024, Wilson entered the 2025 NFL Draft. New England selected him in the third round with the 95th overall pick.
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NFL Career
The New England Patriots selected Wilson as a center in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the 95th overall pick.
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Career Accomplishments
Wilson earned coaches' second-team All-SEC honors in 2024 and was part of two College Football Playoff national championship teams at Georgia. He helped Georgia's 2023 offensive line rank first in the SEC and seventh nationally in sacks allowed.
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Playing Style
Patriots scouting highlighted Wilson's exceptional athletic profile for a 6-foot-3, 310-pound interior lineman. His 4.84-second 40-yard dash was the fastest among participating offensive linemen at the 2025 combine.
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30945, 00-0040147, 2003-06-05, Jared Wilson, Jared, Wilson
MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
MFT Score: 37.6
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