Kris Wilson (American football)

Kristopher "Kris" Wilson (born August 22, 1981 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Pittsburgh. Wilson has also been a member of the Philadelphia Eagles and San Diego Chargers.

Early years
Wilson lived in Harrisburg until the age of nine, attending the African School and Steele Elementary School there. The family then moved to Lancaster, where Kris attended Wharton Elementary School, Reynolds Junior High School and J. P. McCaskey High School. As a senior, he won first team All-Lancaster-Lebanon Section One honors at both linebacker and wide receiver.

He received a full scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Economics. He was one of three finalists for the John Mackey Award in 2003.

Wilson has an organization called the Kris Wilson Foundation, which promotes literacy and education for inner-city young people. Wilson's mother, Deborah, who is a licensed Social Worker with a Master's degree from Temple University, is the Foundation's Chairwoman and President.



Kansas City Chiefs
Kris Wilson was drafted in the Second Round (61st Overall) by the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. During four years as a backup fullback and tight end with the team, Wilson caught 42 passes for 345 yards and four touchdowns. He also rushed four times for 13 yards.

San Diego Chargers
After a short stint with the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2008 offseason, Wilson signed a two-year contract with the San Diego Chargers. Once again a backup (TE), Wilson caught four passes for 28 yards and a touchdown in 2009 after failing to play in 2008. Wilson signed another two-year contract with the San Diego Chargers in March, 2010. He had 113 yards in 2010 but was cut on July 28, 2011.

Baltimore Ravens
In 2011, Wilson signed with the Baltimore Ravens to compete for the #3 TE spot with Davon Drew after star Todd Heap was released. In an AFC Divisional playoff win against the Houston Texans, Wilson caught a one-yard touchdown pass from Joe Flacco.