James Wilder, Jr.
Wilder with the Buffalo Bills in 2016
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| Position: | Running back | ||
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| Date of birth: | April 14, 1992 | ||
| Place of birth: | Tampa, Florida | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 232 lb (105 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Tampa (FL) Plant | ||
| College: | Florida State | ||
| Undrafted: | 2014 | ||
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James Curtis Wilder Jr. (born April 14, 1992) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Florida State and was previously a member of the Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills.
He attended Henry B. Plant High School in Tampa, Florida. Wilder was considered the #1 athlete recruit in the nation in his class by Rivals.com.
In 2009, Wilder ran for 1,004 yards and 15 touchdowns, while registering 136 tackles (66 solo) and 19 quarterback sacks on defense. He was named the High School Junior of the Year by Rivals.com, as well as 2009 USA Today All-American. Wilder was selected to play in the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
Wilder attended Florida State University from 2011 to 2013. He selected Florida State over the University of Florida and the University of Georgia.
In 2012, Wilder had a breakout season, running for 635 rushing yards (5.8 yards per carry) and 13 touchdowns. Wilder won Offensive MVP for the 2012 ACC Championship Game.
In 2013, Wilder averaged 7 yards per carry. Wilder was named All-ACC Honorable Mention.
Wilder rushed for 1,363 yards with 20 rushing touchdowns during his career at Florida State University. He entered the 2014 NFL Draft after his junior season.
On May 12, 2014, Wilder was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cincinnati Bengals. On August 30, 2014, he was waived by the Bengals. He was signed to the Bengals' practice squad after clearing waivers.
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