Russell Wilson, Quarterback, Seattle Seahawks, No. 75 Overall
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These days, every undersized, mobile, draft-eligible quarterback is compared to Russell Wilson. However, it’s critical to remember that Russ is the exception to the rule.
A 5’11”, 206-pounder who played quarterback at North Carolina State and Wisconsin, he slid down into the third round, largely due to his stature. All Wilson has accomplished since then is Pro Bowl honors in 2012 and 2013, a Super Bowl ring in 2013 and an NFC title in 2014.
Wilson has tossed 72 touchdowns to just 26 interceptions, completing 63.4 percent of his attempts for nearly 9,950 yards. He’s also tallied at least 400 rushing yards in each season, registering a total of 1,877 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Plus, Wilson has led 15 game-winning drives since 2012—the most in the league per Pro-Football-Reference, so he’s even shown the vaunted clutch gene.
Long story short, the Seahawks are stable behind center.