Wilson Al
"Wilson, Al"
Dive into the history of the exciting number 27 who once roamed the orange and white checkered endzone field of the Tennessee Volunteers.
Al Wilson had a remarkable Hall of Fame career in college and a significant pro career with the Broncos, and we have it covered here.
- DOB: June 21
- EVENTDAY: June 21
- FOOTBALL NAME: Al Wilson, Wilson Al
- FOOTBALL POSITION: Linebacker
- FOOTBALL TEAM: Denver Broncos, Tennessee Volunteers
- NCAAF JERSEY: Number 27
- NFL JERSEY: Number 56
- SPORTS: College Football Hall of Fame
- HASHTAGS: #June21 #AlWilson #WilsonAl #Linebacker #DenverBroncos #TennesseeVolunteers #Number27 #Number56 #CollegeFootballHallofFame
"Al Wilson Vols Stud Linebacker"
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.