Tracy Wilson
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Career Summary
Tracy Wilson was a Northern Illinois defensive back who played professionally after a productive Huskies career.
Tracy Wilson played defensive back at Northern Illinois and later entered the NFL as a defensive back.
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Early Life
Wilson was from Harvey, Illinois.
Northern Illinois listed Wilson's hometown as Harvey, Illinois.
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High School
Wilson was a prolific two-way player at St. Francis DeSales High School.
Wilson led St. Francis DeSales to its first playoff appearance in 2006. NIU reported that he earned honorable-mention all-state honors in his junior and senior seasons and compiled 326 tackles, 16 sacks and 11 interceptions over his high-school career.
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College Career
Wilson was a multi-year Northern Illinois safety who recorded 171 career tackles.
Wilson played 32 games and made 17 starts for Northern Illinois, finishing with 171 tackles, four fumble recoveries and one interception. In 2009, he started all 13 games and totaled 93 tackles.
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Path to the NFL
Wilson used his Northern Illinois safety experience to pursue professional football.
NFL.com lists Wilson as a defensive back from Northern Illinois, following his college career with the Huskies.
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NFL Career
Wilson entered the NFL as a defensive back after Northern Illinois.
NFL.com identifies Wilson as a defensive back and lists Northern Illinois as his college.
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Career Accomplishments
Wilson served on Northern Illinois' 2010 Leadership Council.
Northern Illinois named Wilson to its 2010 Leadership Council. He also opened that season with 10 tackles and his first career interception against Iowa State.
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Playing Style
Wilson combined safety play with a high-volume tackling role.
Wilson played strong safety at Northern Illinois and was a physical contributor in the run game, as reflected by his 93-tackle 2009 season and 171 career tackles.
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23396, 00-0028824, 1989-02-27, Tracy Wilson, Tracy, Wilson
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