Career Summary
Richard Wilson came to BYU ranked the No. 4 tight end prospect in the nation by ESPN.com. He played in 44 games and started in eight while lettering all four years as a Cougar. He totaled 24 catches for 308 yards and two touchdowns during his career. Wilson caught a career-long 35-yard pass that contributed to a season-high 66 yards on three receptions against San Jose State as a sophomore. He helped BYU to a No. 14 national ranking in total offense in 2013. See the season summary tabs below and the stats tabs for more details.
Personal
- Parents are Mark and Maryann
- Exercise and wellness major
- Eagle Scout
- Favorite athlete is LeBron James
- Also recruited by LSU, Utah, Miami, Tennessee, Stanford and Boise State, among others
Before BYU
- First-team All-State tight end and Daily Herald Elite 11 selection in 2008
- Rated the No. 4 tight end prospect in the nation by ESPN.com
- Runs good routes, has good hands and can catch the ball away from his frame
- Had 43 catches for 845 yards and 11 touchdown receptions as a senior
- Ran for 98 yards and two touchdowns
- Recorded 30 tackles and three sacks
- Had 46 catches for 700 yards and nine touchdowns as a junior
- Named tight end MVP at BYU camp
- Rated the No. 5 overall prospect in Utah by Rivals.com
- Also lettered in basketball and track
- Coached by Matt Christensen