Jesus "Bobo" Wilson (born January 25, 1995) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Florida State, and was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2017.

Bobo Wilson
No. 85, 89
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1995-01-25) January 25, 1995 (age 29)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:186 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Miami (FL) Columbus
College:Florida State
Undrafted:2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:7
Receiving yards:95
Receiving touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Professional career

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Wilson signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2017.[1] He was waived on September 2, 2017 and was signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad the next day.[2][3] He was promoted to the active roster on November 29, 2017.[4]

On September 1, 2018, Wilson was waived by the Buccaneers and was re-signed to the practice squad.[5][6][7]

On October 15, 2019, Wilson was waived by the Buccaneers.[8]

Carolina Panthers

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On December 11, 2019, Wilson was signed to the Panthers practice squad.[9] His squad contract with the team expired on January 6, 2020.[10]

Orlando Guardians

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Wilson was assigned to the Orlando Guardians of the XFL on January 6, 2023.[11] He was released during final roster cuts.

Wilson announced his retirement on September 19, 2023.[12]

References

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  1. ^ Smith, Scott (May 1, 2017). "Bucs' Rookie Free Agents Flesh Out Roster". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on October 25, 2017. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  2. ^ Smith, Scott (September 2, 2017). "Wide Variety of Moves Gets Bucs to 53". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on December 8, 2017.
  3. ^ Smith, Scott (September 3, 2017). "Bucs Stay Home for Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on October 26, 2017.
  4. ^ Smith, Scott (November 29, 2017). "Dotson, Marpet to IR Among Multiple Moves". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on January 3, 2018.
  5. ^ Smith, Scott (September 1, 2018). "Robinson, Tandy Among Cuts as Bucs Get to 53". Buccaneers.com.
  6. ^ Smith, Scott (September 2, 2018). "Bobo Wilson Returns on First Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com.
  7. ^ Smith, Scott (November 30, 2018). "WR Bobo Wilson Promoted from Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com.
  8. ^ Smith, Scott (October 15, 2019). "Bucs Fill Practice Squad Openings with Three Offensive Players". Buccaneers.com.
  9. ^ "Panthers sign Ramik Wilson to active roster". Panthers.com. December 11, 2019.
  10. ^ @HBalzer721 (January 7, 2020). "Panthers practice-squad contracts expired Monday: DTs Greg Gilmore, Bijhon Jackson; WR Bobo Wilson" (Tweet). Retrieved January 9, 2020 – via Twitter.
  11. ^ @XFL_PR (January 6, 2023). "Orlando Guardians" (Tweet). Retrieved January 7, 2023 – via Twitter.[better source needed]
  12. ^ "Former #FSU Star WR Bobo Wilson Has Retired From Football". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved September 19, 2023. [better source needed]
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