Big, explosive Illinois linebacker with NFL-level upside
Martez Wilson stands out as a rangy, high-impact linebacker whose best trait is downhill explosiveness paired with rare size for the position; at Illinois, he led the team with 112 tackles in 2010 and tied for fourth in the Big Ten, showing both production and play-to-play intensity. He was widely praised by coaches for his talent and growth, and his profile suggests a fit for a defense that wants an athletic, physical second-level defender who can chase, strike, and make splash plays—not just pile up routine stops.
