Russell Wilson was drafted No. 75 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. 205 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 140 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 12 · #75 overall
Russell Wilson Wisconsin Draft
Russell Wilson was drafted No. 75 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. 205 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 140 career approximate value
10× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #75
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 205
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 1401st at Wisconsin
- Pro Bowls
- 10
The pick
How Russell Wilson came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Wisconsin
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 204 lbs
- Hometown
- Richmond, VA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 104 prospect69.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
205 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 140 career approximate value
- Games played
- 205
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 1401st among Wisconsin picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 12589% of career value
- Final season
- 202513 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 10× Pro Bowl
Around pick 75
Who came off the board on either side of Russell Wilson.
LSU
Oklahoma
Miami (OH) · 3× Pro Bowl
Arkansas State · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Wisconsin in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Wisconsin
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Russell Wilson in the 2012 NFL Draft
Russell Wilson is a Quarterback out of Wisconsin selected No. 75 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2012 NFL Draft. 205 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 140 career approximate value Wisconsin has produced 164 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Russell Wilson drafted?
Russell Wilson was selected No. 75 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/russell-wilson.
What college did Russell Wilson play for?
Russell Wilson played college football at Wisconsin in the Big Ten. See every Wisconsin draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wisconsin-badgers.
How did Russell Wilson's NFL career turn out?
205 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 140 career approximate value Accolades: 10× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/russell-wilson.