Michael Wilson: Draft profile| 40 time| Highlights| Fantasy| Stats

Early Life & College Background

Michael Wilson — born February 23, 2000 — played high school football at Chaminade College Preparatory School in Los Angeles, California, before committing to Stanford University.
At Stanford (2018–2022) he showed flashes of production. For example, during his 2019 season, he hauled in 56 receptions for 672 yards and 5 touchdowns.
In 2022 (his final college season), he recorded 26 receptions for 418 yards and 4 touchdowns before injuries limited his play.
His college career was also impacted by injuries — he had limited games in 2020 and 2021 — but when healthy, showed enough promise to draw NFL attention.

Draft Profile & 40-Yard Dash / Measurables

• Height / Weight: 6′2″, 213 lbs.

• Draft: Selected in the 3rd round, 94th overall by Arizona Cardinals in the 2023 NFL Draft.

• 40-Yard Dash: Clocked 4.58 seconds at the 2023 NFL Combine.

• Other Combine/Workout Metrics: Vertical Jump — 37.5″; Broad Jump — 125″; 20-Yard Shuttle — 4.27 seconds; Bench Press — 23 reps.

Scouting Take: His size at 6′2″ and 213 lbs gives him a prototypical boundary wide-receiver frame. While his 4.58 40-time isn’t elite, it’s respectable — giving him enough burst and closing speed to threaten downfield and work intermediate routes. Scouts have highlighted his reliable hands, willingness to catch in traffic, contested-catch ability, plus run-blocking potential (useful on sweeps or special teams).

Weaknesses from his draft profile: inconsistent separation (especially against press-coverage), somewhat limited college production due to injuries, and a body-catch tendency rather than aggressive high-pointing on some throws.

Professional Career & Statistics (NFL)

After being drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in 2023, Wilson turned pro:

Here’s a snapshot of his NFL production (through 2024 / start of 2025 season):

Per advanced-metrics evaluation (2024 season):

• Receiving Yards: 548 (62nd of qualifying WRs)

• Receiving Touchdowns: 4 (47th of WRs)

• Yards per Reception: ~ 11.7

• Yards After Catch per Reception: ~ 2.9

His snap usage with the Cardinals has been substantial: he’s played a consistent share of offensive snaps, showing that the coaching staff trusts him as a boundary receiver.

Highlights & Playing Style

• Wilson brings a prototypical WR frame that allows him to win contested catches, especially on sideline or jump-ball situations.

• He displays reliable hands, and is willing to catch in traffic — a valuable trait in the red zone or third-down scenarios.

• In addition to pass receiving, Wilson offers value as a blocker on running plays and potentially on special teams (gunner, perimeter blocks).

• His route-running is polished. Many scouts consider him a “route-runner first” type of WR rather than a burner — someone who wins with savvy, technique, and contested-catch ability rather than pure separation speed.

Fantasy Football Outlook

For fantasy managers, Wilson is an intriguing but somewhat volatile WR option. Consider:

• In 2024, he posted 77.5 fantasy points (≈ 4.8 points per game), ranking around 65th among WRs.

• His upside comes from size and red-zone potential — contested catches or physical receptions in tight windows can lead to touchdowns, which in PPR or standard formats increase his value.

• On the downside: his target share has been modest, and the offense around him (and quarterback play) can limit his ceiling.

• If he can carve out a stable WR2/3 role — or emerge as the primary boundary threat — he could be a useful depth play in 12-team leagues or better value in deeper / dynasty leagues.

Long-Term Potential & What to Watch

• Durability & Availability: Given his injury history in college, staying healthy will be key for Wilson to reach his upside.

• Target Volume: His ceiling depends heavily on how many targets he gets — WRs with Wilson’s profile thrive when volume and red-zone looks come their way.

• Offensive Role: If the Cardinals or his coaching staff lean on his contested-catch ability and include him in red-zone packages, he could steadily grow into a reliable second-or-third receiving option.

• Improvement in Separation/Agility: While not a burner, if Wilson refines route-running and separation at the NFL level he could surpass expectations.

Conclusion

Michael Wilson is a classic “big-body, contested-catch” wide receiver — 6′2″, 213 lbs, respectable speed (4.58 40-yard), strong hands and a willingness to make tough catches. His NFL career so far shows flashes, but also some inconsistency, largely due to target volume and offensive context. For fantasy football players, Wilson remains a mid-tier, upside WR: not always a weekly locked-in starter, but a potentially rewarding upside play if conditions align (volume, red-zone targets, favorable matchups