[1] He helped the football team to three straight state championships, including undefeated seasons in 2002 and 2004, and a 33-3 overall record.

He was named first-team all-state as wide receiver while also garnering all-area, all-county, all-conference and all-division honors.

He started final five games at cornerback and delivered an impressive performance at the 2007 Fiesta Bowl, finishing with 10 tackles in Boise State's 43–42 upset win over Oklahoma.

[11] According to Sports Illustrated′s Tony Pauline, Wilson was "graded as a fringe middle round pick by NFL scouting services" prior to his senior season, "but has since cemented himself as a top 100 choice.

"[12] He was only the second defensive back from Boise State to be selected in the first three rounds of an NFL Draft, following Gerald Alexander in 2007.

It came at a critical point during the game as the Chargers attempted to regain the lead, ultimately losing to the Jets 27–21.

[19] Going into the 2013 season following the draft of University of Alabama cornerback Dee Milliner, Wilson was again projected as starting as the nickel CB.