Johnny Wilson

Johnny Wilson (born April 3, 2001) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils and the Florida State Seminoles.

Early life Wilson was born on April 3, 2001, in Los Angeles, California, to parents of African and Filipino descent. He is of quarter-Filipino descent through his maternal grandmother and African descent through his grandfather. He grew up in the Pacoima neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, and attended Calabasas High School in Calabasas, California.

Wilson was rated a four-star recruit and ranked as the nation’s fifth-best wide receiver prospect by 247Sports. He initially committed to play college football at Oregon during the summer before his senior year, choosing the Ducks from 35 total scholarship offers. As a senior, he recorded 37 receptions for 606 yards and eight touchdowns. Late in that season, he flipped his commitment to Arizona State.

College career Wilson began his college career at Arizona State. As a true freshman, he played in three games and caught six for 89 yards while maintaining a redshirt on the season. Wilson caught 12 passes for 154 yards and one touchdown in 2021. After the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Wilson ultimately transferred to Florida State.

For the 2022 season, Wilson led all Seminoles in receptions (43), receiving yards (897), and receiving touchdowns (5).

In 2023, Wilson recorded 41 catches for 617 yards and two touchdowns earning Third-Team All-ACC honors. Opting out of the Orange Bowl, Wilson declared for the NFL Draft.

Statistics Year Team Games Receiving GP GS Rec Yards Avg TD 2020 Arizona State 3 1 6 89 14.8 0 2021 Arizona State 5 2 12 154 12.8 1 2022 Florida State 13 13 43 897 20.9 5 2023 Florida State 10 10 41 617 17.9 2Career 30 25 102 1,757 17.2 8

Professional career

Wilson was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round with the 185th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. In week 3, Wilson recorded the first catch of his career for nine yards during a win against the New Orleans Saints. In week 10, Wilson had the first touchdown catch of his career against the Dallas Cowboys on a five-yard reception from Jalen Hurts. He had five receptions for 38 yards and a touchdown in his rookie season. Wilson won a Super Bowl championship when the Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40–22 in Super Bowl LIX.

On August 21, 2025, it was announced that Wilson would require season-ending knee and ankle surgeries after suffering the injuries during a team practice.

On August 21, 2026, it was announced that Wilson was waived by the Philadelphia Eagles due to a lingering knee injury.

NFL career statistics

Legend Won the Super Bowl Bold Career High

Year Team Games Receiving Rushing Fumbles GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost 2024PHI 16 4 5 38 7.6 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 16 4 5 38 7.6 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0