Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson

24-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Arizona Cardinals
2023 Fantasy Outlook
The Cardinals opted to use the second of their third-round picks in the 2023 Draft on Wilson, and with DeAndre Hopkins no longer on the team, the rookie will have a chance to carve out a role quickly alongside fellow wideouts Marquise Brown, Rondale Moore and Greg Dortch. Wilson was afflicted by injuries more often than not during his five years at Stanford, recording 134 catches at a clip of 12.4 yards in 36 contests, but if he can stay healthy this season, he should be able to use his 6-2, 213-pound stature on boundary targets at the very least. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a four-year, $5.34 million contract with the Cardinals in May of 2023.
Temporarily atop depth chart
WRArizona Cardinals
March 15, 2024
Wilson is part of a thin WR room in Arizona after the team traded Rondale Moore and lost Marquise Brown in free agency, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
ANALYSIS
That said, the Cardinals own the fourth overall pick in a draft with three elite wide receiver prospects and might end up having their choice of the three. They also have time to pursue veterans, though journeyman Chris Moore has been the only free-agent addition so far. Wilson came in as a third-round pick last season and started 12 of his 13 games while posting excellent per-target efficiency numbers -- 65.5 percent catch rate, 14.9 YPR, 9.7 YPT -- but his low rate of targets per route (14.1 percent) leaves him as somewhat of a question mark. He's got opportunity and size (6-2, 213) working in his favor, while speed (4.58 40) and age (turned 24 in February) were dings on the prospect profile coming out of Stanford. If nothing else, Wilson seems to be in pretty good position to reprise his role as a starter who doesn't see that many targets.
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How do Michael Wilson's 2023 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
63.2
 
Air Yards Per Snap
1.22
 
% Team Air Yards
20.7%
 
% Team Targets
11.1%
 
Avg Depth of Target
13.7 Yds
 
Catch Rate
65.5%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
3.9
 
% Targeted On Route
14.1%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.37
 
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Michael Wilson's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"
 
Weight
213 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.58 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.27 sec
 
Vertical Jump
37.5 in
 
Broad Jump
125 in
 
Bench Press
23 reps
 
Hand Length
9.75 in
 
Arm Length
31.00 in
 
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Poised for bigger rookie role
WRArizona Cardinals
May 26, 2023
Wilson, a rookie third-round pick, appears set to fill a bigger role in 2023 than originally expected following the release of DeAndre Hopkins on Friday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Wilson has Hopkins-like size at 6-foot-2, 213 pounds, and he put plenty of impressive measurables on record during his pre-draft workouts. Remaining healthy was Wilson's biggest challenge during his college days at Stanford -- he played in only 16 games since the start of the 2020 season due to foot and collarbone injuries -- but he's reportedly completely healthy as training camp approaches and will now be in line to likely fill a No. 4 receiver role behind Marquise Brown, Rondale Moore and Greg Dortch.
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Finishes rookie season on high note
WRArizona Cardinals
January 7, 2024
Wilson gathered in all six targets for 95 yards during Sunday's 21-20 loss to the Seahawks.
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Gets back in end zone Sunday
WRArizona Cardinals
December 31, 2023
Wilson gathered in four of six targets for 35 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 35-31 victory at Philadelphia.
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To maintain regular role
WRArizona Cardinals
December 29, 2023
Wilson will continue to play a regular role in the Cardinals offense in the final two games of the regular season, especially after Marquise Brown (heel) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Zach Gershman of the team's official site reports.
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No catches on three targets
WRArizona Cardinals
December 17, 2023
Wilson (neck) was targeted three times but did not record a reception in Sunday's 45-29 loss to the 49ers.
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Returning to action Sunday
WRArizona Cardinals
December 17, 2023
Wilson (neck) is listed as active Sunday against the 49ers.
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