Football with Devin Wilson

Before stepping into this role, Wilson served as the Wide Receivers Coach at Edward Waters University, where his strategic vision and commitment to athlete development helped elevate the performance of his players both on and off the field. Wilson began his coaching career at Andrew Jackson High School in Jacksonville, playing a pivotal role in revitalizing the program. As Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks Coach, and Wide Receivers Coach, he helped lead the team to its first winning season in over a decade and its first district championship in 20 years. His ability to develop athletes resulted in multiple players earning post-season honors. He continued this success at Oakleaf High School in similar roles, maintaining his track record of mentoring players to achieve high performance and recognition. Before transitioning into coaching, Wilson had a distinguished nine-year professional career in the Canadian Football League and the Arena Football League. In Jacksonville, he became a fan favorite as a key player for the Jacksonville Sharks, contributing to three Arena League championships. Over his career, he recorded 413 receptions, 5,347 yards, and 116 touchdowns, earning All-League honors five times. He currently holds the National Arena League records for most career catches, receiving yards, and touchdowns. Wilson was a four-year starter at Tennessee State University from 2009 to 2013, where he played a crucial role in securing a Black College National Championship and an FCS playoff berth. A team captain, he was also honored with the National Football Foundation Scholar- Athlete Award for his achievements on and off the field. A Nashville native, Wilson was a three-sport letterman in football, basketball, and track at Pope John Paul II High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Human Performance and Sport Science from Tennessee State University.