Al Wilson Vols Stud Linebacker

June 21, 1977 - Jackson, Tennessee - Al Wilson, the great linebacker from the University of Tennessee, was born. Al Wilson capped his career as one of the Vols' greatest linebackers by leading them to the 1998 national championship, per the NFF.

A consensus First Team All-America in 1998, Wilson was the only All-America selection from the perfect 13-0 Vols squad that won the inaugural BCS National Championship at the Fiesta Bowl against Florida State. He also guided Tennessee to three other bowl games, including consecutive wins at the Citrus Bowl in 1996 and 1997. The National Football Foundation inducted Al Wilson into their College Football Hall of Fame in 2021. 

Al was a first-round pick by the Denver Broncos in the 1999 NFL Draft. Wilson was a five-time Pro Bowl selection while playing for the team from 1999 through 2006.