[2] After redshirting in 1996, Wilson appeared in eight games,[3] none as a starter, for the undefeated 1997 Michigan Wolverines football team that finished the season ranked #1 in the final AP Poll.

[7] In four years at Michigan, Wilson recorded 78 tackles, two pass breakups, and three fumble recoveries.

[8] In 2002, Wilson signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

He played for the Blue Bombers as a defensive tackle from 2002 to 2003, spent two years with the Miami Dolphins in 2004 and 2005,[9] and returned to Winnipeg in 2006.

[9] Media related to Eric Wilson (Canadian football) at Wikimedia Commons Head coach: Marc Trestman