Donovan Wilson

Donovan Wilson

29-Year-Old SafetyS
Dallas Cowboys
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Wilson wasn't able to repeat his breakout 2022 campaign, but he still recorded 88 tackles and two interceptions in 15 games last season. He also failed to produce a sack after racking up 5.0 the year before. The 29-year-old thrived in Dan Quinn's scheme as a hybrid safety-linebacker, but new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer may not use him the same way, putting Wilson's IDP utility in question in 2024 even if he seems locked into a starting role for Dallas. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Cowboys in March of 2023.
Past elbow issue
SDallas Cowboys
December 19, 2024
Wilson (elbow) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Wilson was limited in Wednesday's practice due to an elbow injury he likely picked up against the Panthers this past Sunday. However, the injury doesn't appear to be serious as he was able to practice Thursday without any limitations and should be able to play against the Buccaneers on Sunday. In the eight games since the Cowboys' Week 7 bye, Wilson has registered 44 tackles (25 solo), including 1.5 sacks, two pass defenses, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
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Measurables Review
How do Donovan Wilson's measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"
 
Weight
204 lbs
 
Vertical Jump
36.0 in
 
Broad Jump
127 in
 
Bench Press
18 reps
 
Hand Length
9.75 in
 
Arm Length
33.38 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2021
The 28-year-old rebounded from an injury-marred 2021 to become one of the pillars of the Cowboys secondary last season, topping 100 tackles for the first time in his four-year career and recording a career-high five sacks while playing in all 17 games. Wilson pairs strong tackling with good coverage skills, making him an outstanding fit for coordinator Dan Quinn's defense, and the safety was rewarded with a three-year contract this offseason worth up to $24 million. If he can stay healthy, Wilson again should post excellent IDP production in 2023.
Wilson came out of nowhere to be one of the top defensive back IDPs last year, taking over a starting role in Week 4 and posting strong production almost every week thereafter. By the time the year ended Wilson made a major impact across all categories, producing not just 71 tackles on 671 snaps, but also standout production with sacks, interceptions and fumbles. Dallas didn't add any obvious competition at safety in the offseason, so Wilson seems headed for a three-down role again in 2021, and with that he should safely qualify as a DB1.
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Working through elbow injury
SDallas Cowboys
Elbow
December 18, 2024
Wilson (elbow) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
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Logs season-high tackles
SDallas Cowboys
December 10, 2024
Wilson totaled nine tackles (five solo), with 0.5 sacks, and a forced fumble during Dallas' loss to the Bengals on Monday.
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Contributes eight stops in defeat
SDallas Cowboys
November 4, 2024
Wilson recorded eight tackles (four solo) and recovered a fumble Sunday in a Week 9 loss to the Falcons.
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Tallies sack in blowout loss
SDallas Cowboys
October 14, 2024
Wilson recorded seven tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 47-9 loss to the Lions.
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Intercepts pass in loss to Saints
SDallas Cowboys
September 16, 2024
Wilson recorded six tackles (two solo) and one interception in Sunday's Week 2 loss to the Saints.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Unlikely to stay put
SDallas Cowboys
March 4, 2023
According to Clarence Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, there isn't much optimism that Wilson and the Cowboys will agree to a contract extension.
ANALYSIS
Wilson started all 17 games for the Cowboys in 2022, but his asking price may be beyond what the team is willing to offer, especially with Dallas also attempting to re-sign a few key free agents at other positions. If Wilson walks away in free agency, Dallas would still have a combination of Jayron Kearse, Israel Mukuamu and Malik Hooker -- who's recovering from thumb surgery -- available at safety.
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