Summary

Eric Wilson was undrafted in 2017 out of University of Cincinnati. Wilson is a seasoned linebacker who offers versatility, coverage ability above average for his position, and special teams value. His major strengths lie in his athleticism and adaptability. The primary limitations are in run‑defense physicality, full‑time every‐down consistency, and matchup prowess against top‑tier athletes. For his team, he represents a reliable veteran contributor who can step into starting roles when needed and offer depth across linebacker spots.

Strengths

• Athleticism and versatility: Wilson’s Relative Athletic Score out of college was very high, and he exhibits good coverage skills for a linebacker. He has shown ability to cover backs and tight ends, drop in zone, and play sideline‑to‑sideline. Bleeding Green Nation

• Ball‑hawking / playmaking when given opportunity: In certain moments Wilson has made key plays — interceptions, tackles for loss, sacks — showing he can step up in bigger roles. Football DB

• Special teams and effort‑level dependability: Early in his career Wilson made his mark on special teams, demonstrating strong effort and value beyond a strictly starting role. Cloquet Pine Journal

• Experience and depth capability: Having been in the league since 2017 and played multiple roles (subpackages, special teams, defense), Wilson brings veteran depth and knowledge to his team.

Weaknesses

• Run defense and physicality vs blockers: One of the recurring critiques of Wilson is his size/strength when asked to hold ground against strong run‑blocks or take on lead blockers in the run game. Bleeding Green Nation

• Consistency of starting‑every‑down performance: While Wilson has had strong stretches, when asked to be a full‑time every‑down linebacker his metrics (particularly in run‑defense) have sometimes lagged. Bleeding Green Nation

• Coverage against elite athletes / range limitations: Although versatile, Wilson may be challenged in matchups demanding elite speed or long‑range drop coverage; his physical profile is slightly less imposing than some prototypical every‑down linebackers.

• Ceiling relative to top tier linebackers: Wilson brings solid value, but many evaluators view him more as dependable depth or rotational starter rather than a potential elite centerpiece at linebacker.

Fit & Outlook

Wilson is what we at Depth call a “cockroach player” in that no matter how many teams he’s been on or how often teams try to upgrade from him, Wilson simply never dies and keeps grinding back into an important role. Wilson is best suited in a defense that uses him as a valuable rotational linebacker — someone who can slide into many roles (inside, sub‑package, special teams) rather than being asked to dominate as the primary run‑stopper in heavy power schemes. Given his experience and versatility, Wilson provides meaningful value as a veteran presence and capable contributor. If he can address his run‑fit concerns and maintain his coverage/effort levels, he may carve out a stable role as a strong starter or key rotational piece. If not, he may be most effective in a complementary role rather than as the focal linebacker.