I had this urge to play the game of football, because so many people – I shouldn’t say so many, a handful of people – said I couldn’t do it. For me, it was one of those things that I just believe in my talent that the Lord gave me, and I wanted to take advantage of it. Russell Wilson Read Quote
I ended up getting drafted by the Colorado Rockies on June 8, 2010 and the next day, my dad passed away, in June 9, 2010. So I’m at the biggest high of my life on June 8th. And the next day, June 9th, he’s gone. Russell Wilson Read Quote
Honestly, being a 5’11” quarterback, not too many people think that you can play in the National Football League. And so for me, you know, I knew that my height doesn’t define my skill set, you know? I believed in my talent. I believed in what God gave me. I believed in the knowledge that I have of the game. Russell Wilson Read Quote
To be efficient with the football in practice and on the game field obviously is the most important thing, but be efficient with the football, make smart decisions, be great on third downs, be great in the red zone, when the game’s on the line in the fourth quarter – that’s what I love. Russell Wilson Read Quote
My thing is, and I’ve always been this way – to get to know as many people as I possibly can on a personal level, so that way, when you get on the football field, you’ve got your buddy right beside you, and you’re ready to go. Russell Wilson Read Quote
There’s some *NSYNC and Backstreet Boys on my iPod. I listen to it if it comes up on shuffle. Russell Wilson Read Quote
Since I was in high school, I wanted to play professional football and professional baseball, be a two-sport star. Russell Wilson Read Quote
I took a huge risk leaving baseball, because I was predicted to play in the big leagues. I’m kind of a prototypical second baseman. Russell Wilson Read Quote
My faith is so strong that I believe that God made me 5-11 for a reason. For all the kids that have been told, no, that they can’t do it, or all the kids that will be told no. Russell Wilson Read Quote
