Houston Roughnecks | |
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Position: | Defensive coordinator |
Personal information | |
Born: | Carnegie, Oklahoma, U.S. | January 8, 1969
Career information | |
High school: | Richardson (TX) |
College: | Oklahoma |
NFL draft: | 1992 / Round: 12 / Pick: 331 |
Career history | |
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Chris Wilson (born January 8, 1969) is an American football coach who served as the defensive coordinator for the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League (UFL). Wilson received a Super Bowl ring when he served as a coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, who defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. [1] Before that, he spent two years with the University of Southern California as the defensive line coach. [2] He has also held collegiate coaching positions with the University of Oklahoma, Indiana State, NE Oklahoma A&M, Illinois State, the University of Colorado, Mississippi State, the University of Georgia, and USC. In addition he has done internships with the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals. [1] He was part of the Eagles' coaching staff that won Super Bowl LII. [3]
Wilson attended the University of Oklahoma from 1987 to 1991; he obtained a bachelor's degree in communications and lettered in football all four years. He achieved 303 career tackles, was named team captain twice, and in 1992 was a 12th round NFL Draft selection by the Chicago Bears. [4]
Wilson was born in Richardson, Texas. He attended Richardson High School, where he played football and ran track. He is married to Tina who also attended OU. They have a son, Caleb, and a daughter. [1]