When the Seattle Seahawks selected Russell Wilson with the 75th pick in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft, the selection was met with widespread criticism.
Many felt Wilson was not tall enough to be an NFL-caliber quarterback, and that his style of play was not conducive to success in the NFL – with some even suggesting he should stick with baseball, where he was a fourth round pick by the Colorado Rockies out of college.
Wilson obviously proved everybody wrong, and then some, becoming one of the league’s most elite signal-callers and earning the biggest payday for a quarterback in league history.
And while his genial nature may be a sign of someone who is over it, Wilson took to Twitter to let this weekend’s draft picks know that he has not forgotten what the doubters said about him.
Don’t let others lack of vision block your Destiny. #NFLDraft
Dream Big. #iStillRemember
“Why Not You?” pic.twitter.com/VxWGPsMxtF
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) April 23, 2020
Wilson’s message to the next crop of NFL draft picks is clear: don’t let the naysayers get you down – they can’t stop you from reaching your peak.
Wilson’s success is proof of this, and he has helped pave the way for many undersized, mobile quarterbacks to get chances at the next level – many who have had tons of success.
The NFL draft will begin at 5:00 p.m. PT on Thursday, April 23 and will resume on Friday and Saturday.
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