Former NC State QB Russell Wilson to play for Wisconsin

Russell Wilson, who started at North Carolina State for three years, will play for the Wisconsin Badgers this fall.

Wilson career numbers are 8,545 passing yards, 76 touchdown passes, 17 rushing touchdowns, 26 interceptions, 682 completions out of 1,180 attempts, and 9,628 total offense yards. His passing yards ranks 12th in ACC history, touchdowns rank 3rd in league history, and his 93 total touchdown scores ranks 2nd in ACC history. In 2010 he earned the Governor's Award as the team's Most Valuable Player and was voted second-team All-ACC.

Wilson, a two sport athlete, was redshirted in 2007 and competed with NC State's baseball team in the spring, without missing any spring football drills. After Wilson graduated, he was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the fourth round of last year's First-Year Player Draft. He played second baseman for their Class A team in Asheville, N.C., where he hit .228 with three home runs and 15 RBIs. He has been placed on the minor league restricted list until he makes his decision whether or not to come back to baseball.

Wilson will attend graduate school while competing for the quarterback position. A no-doubter as the starter this year, Wilson was asked on ESPN's "College Football Live" what assurances he was given by the Badgers.

"I never want to be told that I have the starting job," Wilson said. "I never believe in that. I believe that being the competitor that I am, you have to compete every single day."

Reportedly Wilson was looking into two schools, Auburn and Wisconsin. The most obvious question is why he would choose Wisconsin over the defending National Champions.

"I think that with their coaching staff, the players they have there from their experience, the tradition they have there in terms of their fans, and the players that have played there before. I am truly excited about it. I think it is a great situation for me and I am truly blessed."

When Wilson was asked about why he did not choose Auburn, he could only talk more about the Badgers.

"Auburn is a great place and they have a great tradition there as well. It really came down to a lot of different things, but I am truly blessed to be a Badger and I am excited about the tradition there. I am excited to join the family there. I am excited to meet my teammates and be around them."

This is a blessing for both Russell Wilson and the Wisconsin Badgers. Wilson will be able to showcase his talents on the big stage, as many Wisconsin games will be televised nationally this upcoming season, and he will have the chance to be a part of something special. Wisconsin's Spring Game was a joke after watching the Badgers never score an offensive touchdown the entire game. They need Wilson more than he might need them.

With Wilson's offensive talents, two studs at running back, and an outstanding defense, Wisconsin seems to be the top power house in the Big Ten.