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6'
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245 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
Spanish Fork,
Utah
Last School
Spanish Fork High School
Roster Years
2009-2013
Career Summary
Richard Wilson came to BYU ranked the No. 4 tight end prospect in the nation by ESPN.com. He played in 44 games and started in eight while lettering all four years as a Cougar. He totaled 24 catches for 308 yards and two touchdowns during his career. Wilson caught a career-long 35-yard pass that contributed to a season-high 66 yards on three receptions against San Jose State as a sophomore. He helped BYU to a No. 14 national ranking in total offense in 2013. See the season summary tabs below and the stats tabs for more details.
Personal
- Parents are Mark and Maryann
- Exercise and wellness major
- Eagle Scout
- Favorite athlete is LeBron James
- Also recruited by LSU, Utah, Miami, Tennessee, Stanford and Boise State, among others
Before BYU
- First-team All-State tight end and Daily Herald Elite 11 selection in 2008
- Rated the No. 4 tight end prospect in the nation by ESPN.com
- Runs good routes, has good hands and can catch the ball away from his frame
- Had 43 catches for 845 yards and 11 touchdown receptions as a senior
- Ran for 98 yards and two touchdowns
- Recorded 30 tackles and three sacks
- Had 46 catches for 700 yards and nine touchdowns as a junior
- Named tight end MVP at BYU camp
- Rated the No. 5 overall prospect in Utah by Rivals.com
- Also lettered in basketball and track
- Coached by Matt Christensen
BYU Hall of Fame
Freshman Year
2010
- Earned letterman honors as a freshman
- Played in 12 games, starting in three
- Caught five receptions for 61 total yards on the season
- Had three catches for 45 yards in the season-opener vs. Washington
- Caught two passes for 16 yards vs. UTEP in the New Mexico Bowl
Sophmore Year
2011
- Earned letterman honors as a sophomore
- Played in first seven games of the season before suffering a season-ending knee injury
- Started games against Utah State and Oregon State
- Had 11 catches for 130 yards and a touchdown
- Season-high 66 yards on three receptions and first-career touchdown against San Jose State
Junior Year
2012
- Earned letterman honors as a junior
- Played in 12 games
- Had seven catches for 102 yards
- Season-high 32 yard catch against Weber State
Senior Year
2013
- His first reception of the year was a 15-yard TD vs Idaho State
- Played in all 13 games
Graduate Year
Redshirt Year
2009
- Contributed to the scout team at linebacker
Medical Redshirt Year
2009
- Contributed to the scout team at linebacker
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Football | Mar, 14
Former Cougars showcase skills at BYU's Pro Day
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ImageFootball | Nov, 19
Up Close: Richard Wilson
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ImageFootball | Nov, 19
Up Close: Richard Wilson
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ImageFootball | Nov, 16
Cougars win big on senior night
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ImageFootball | Mar, 22
Cougars wrap up third week of spring football
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ImageFootball | Oct, 13
Cougars unable to hold on late in 42-24 loss to No. 10 Oregon State
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ImageFootball | Aug, 03
Cougars Continue Fall Camp on Day 2
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ImageFootball | Oct, 08
BYU Gets 29-16 Homecoming Victory
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ImageFootball | Oct, 08
BYU vs. San Jose State Postgame Notes & Quotes