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EJ Wilson Stating His Case For A Roster Spot With Tampa Bay

Posted Aug 29, 2012
A three year starter at North Carolina under (now special advisor to Greg Schiano), Wilson was an anchor of a defense that featured , , , and , just to name a few current NFL players that shared a Tar Heel locker room with Wilson. His unique combination of speed, athleticism, and ferociousness placed Wilson all over the defensive depth chart – from linebacker to nose tackle. (Pewter Report)

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