David Wilson (running back)

David Wilson
Wilson with Virginia Tech in 2011
No. 22
Position:Running back, return specialist
Personal information
Born: (1991-06-15) June 15, 1991
Danville, Virginia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:George Washington (Danville)
College:Virginia Tech (2009–2011)
NFL draft:2012: 1st round, 32nd pick
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:115
Rushing yards:504
Receptions:6
Receiving yards:42
Return yards:1,755
Total touchdowns:7
Stats at Pro Football Reference

David Emmanuel Wilson (born June 15, 1991) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). Wilson played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies, earning second-team All-American honors in 2011. He was selected in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft by the Giants with the 32nd overall pick. He was forced to retire after only two NFL seasons because of a career-ending neck injury.