Zion Wilson

Zion Wilson
No. 78 – Philadelphia Eagles
PositionDefensive tackle
Roster status
Practice squad
Personal information
Born (2003-05-14) May 14, 2003 (age 23)
Listed height
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight
316 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High schoolNorthside (Pinetown, North Carolina)
College
NFL draft2026: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
  • First-team All-AAC (2005)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Zion Wilson (born May 14, 2003) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He played college football for the East Carolina Pirates.

Early life

Wilson attended Northside High School in Pinetown, North Carolina. He had 44 tackles as a junior and 39 tackles as a senior, including 15 for loss. Wilson committed to play college football at East Carolina.

College career

Wilson started out as a walk-on offensive lineman at East Carolina and redshirted his freshman season. He moved to the defensive line in 2024, though primarily saw the field on special teams. In 2025, Wilson recorded 42 tackles, 10 for loss, and seven sacks. He was named to the First Team All-American Athletic Conference. Wilson intended to transfer to play for Virginia in 2026 but his appeal for a sixth season of eligibility was denied by the NCAA.

Professional career

After not being selected in the 2026 NFL draft, Marshall was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent. He was waived by the Eagles on August 29. Wilson was signed to the Eagles practice squad on October 13.

References

  1. ↑ Igoe, Stephen (July 5, 2025). "ECU Countdown to Kickoff: No. 54 Zion Wilson". 247 Sports. Retrieved November 13, 2026.
  2. 1 2 Zangaro, Dave (June 5, 2026). "Eagles sign DT after NCAA denies his 6th-year waiver". NBC Sports. Retrieved November 13, 2026.
  3. ↑ Kerr, Jeff (June 5, 2026). "Why Zion Wilson Has The Inside Track Towards Making The Eagles Roster". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 13, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Zion Wilson: Let go by Philly". CBS Sports. August 29, 2026. Retrieved November 13, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Eagles sign T Xavier Truss and DT Zion Wilson to the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. October 13, 2026. Retrieved November 13, 2026.