NFL Draft Profile: Emmanuel Wilson, Running Back, Fort Valley State Wildcats

NFL Draft profile scouting report for Fort Valley State RB Emmanuel Wilson

Emmanuel Wilson
Fort Valley State Wildcats

#1
Pos: RB
Ht: 5116
Wt: 220
40: 4.52
DOB: 5/8/1999
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
High School:
Eligibility: 2023

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Evaluation:

Any organization looking to get in the business of ground and pound will want to dial up Wilson, who not only can push the pile but oftentimes creates the pileup. This is a pure downhill operator who constantly runs straight forward and can create the occasional missed tackle in the open field. He does tend to run a bit upright at times. Ultimately, Wilson is a rhythm runner who can wear down defenses. His impact is usually felt at the end of games when opponents grow wary of trying to bring the big man down, this is where he seems to make the biggest impact. The bruising runner would be viewed as a backup running back at the next level, who would add value on first and second downs but could also be utilized as a receiver on third downs (he averaged nearly 10 yards per catch for his career). Whether it be a short-yardage role or between tackles runner, Wilson can be highly effective in certain situations and would be a good back to run the four-minute offense with. While he may not fit every offense, he will certainly be viewed as an asset to many and could end up fighting his way onto an NFL roster. 

Quotes:

“He is a humble, God-fearing man that is being recognized as one of the top RBs in the country. He has the talent to play in the NFL, and more importantly, he has the work ethic to make it as an NFL player. We are proud of him, and we know that he is going to represent FVSU and all HBCU’s the right way. I can’t wait for him to show the world what we already know. EMAN is the real deal!” – FVSU HC Shawn Gibbs on Emmanuel Wilson

Background:

In two seasons at FVSU, played in 16 games and carried 331 times, for 2,087 rushing yards (6.3 average) and 22 rushing touchdowns, along with 31 catches, for 278 receiving yards (9.4 average) and two touchdowns. Previously, he played at Johnson C. Smith, where he was named CIAA Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2019 after recording 1,040 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns. Own an 80-inch wingspan.