Russell Wilson was picked 75th overall in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft after teams passed on him over his height; three years later, he signed an $87.6 million contract extension

Russell Wilson won a Super Bowl before his rookie contract ran out.

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Nov 6, 2026 @ 10:28pm