Seahawks' Wilson: Childhood Dream Comes True

0:00On March 14th, the Seattle Seahawks quietly added running back a manual Wilson in Free Agency, a move that flew under the radar, but carries real, promise. At 5 feet 10 inches and 225 pounds, the 24-year-old brings a powerful straight-ahead style that echoes some of the team's past grades. Turns out Wilson grew up cheering for the Seahawks, idolizing stars like Marshawn Lynch and Sean Alexander. Here this week, Wilson shared how excited he is to join his childhood favorite team. He went undrafted out of college in 2023, bouncing from the Denver Broncos to the Green Bay Packers, where he spent the last two, seasons as a backup. Fans are buzzing about his fit in the new offense under coordinator Brian Flurry, which leans on steady ground games mixed with passes. Wilson's production last year included 103 caries for 502 yards at 4.9 yards per rush, and he followed with 125 caries for 496 yards this season.

1:03With starter Kenneth Walker III, now with the Kansas City Chiefs and backup Zach Charbonne sideline by a torn ACL, Wilson could leap into a bigger roll right away next season. Seahawks supporters are hoping he proves himself as a workhorse from week one, turning this low-key signing into a fan favorite story for 2026.