Pro football future still exists for QU’s Wilson after being selected in UFL dispersal draft

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | January 17, 2024
Former Quincy University offensive lineman BJ Wilson was selected by the San Antonio Brahmas in the United Football League's dispersal draft. | Matt Schuckman photo

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — BJ Wilson is getting another chance to prove he belongs on a professional football team’s roster. Wilson, the Quincy University graduate who was an All-Great Lakes Valley Conference left tackle, was selected in the United Football League’s dispersal draft by the San Antonio Brahmas. He is expected to join the Brahmas…

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Offensive tackle Wilson becomes first QU player ever to sign contract with NFL franchise

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | May 12, 2023
Quincy University left tackle BJ Wilson signed a free-agent contract with the Carolina Panthers this week, becoming the first player in QU history to sign with an NFL franchise. | Muddy River Sports file photo

QUINCY — BJ Wilson was standing in the Charlotte Douglas International Airport when he received the phone call that made him part of Quincy University football history. In the midst of so many people, the 6-foot-7, 320-pound Wilson tried his best not to make a scene. “I’m in a crowded airport in a very public…

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