Age, Biography and Wiki
Who is it? | Actor, Writer, Producer |
Birth Day | August 19, 2005 |
Birth Place | Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
Age | 18 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Virgo |
Position: | Running back |
Born: | (1958-05-12) May 12, 1958 (age 59) Sikeston, Missouri |
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) |
High school: | Sikeston (MO) |
College: | Missouri |
NFL Draft: | 1981 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34 |
Rushing yards:Average:Touchdowns: | Rushing yards: 6,008 Average: 3.8 Touchdowns: 37 Player stats at NFL.com 6,0083.837Player stats at NFL.com |
Rushing yards: | 6,008 |
Average: | 3.8 |
Touchdowns: | 37 |
Net worth
James Wilder, a versatile American talent, is estimated to have a net worth ranging between $100K to $1M in 2024. Best known for his prowess as an actor, writer, and producer, Wilder has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. With his multifaceted skills, he has captivated audiences with his performances and impressed critics with his creative storytelling. As an actor, he has delved into various genres, showcasing his adaptability and range. Additionally, Wilder's prowess as a writer and producer has enabled him to craft compelling narratives and bring engaging stories to life. With a promising future ahead, James Wilder continues to solidify his place among the celebrated figures in American entertainment.
Biography/Timeline
Wilder played high school football at Sikeston High School where he set school records in career rushing yards and single season rushing yards. He led the Bulldogs to an undefeated season in 1976, his senior year with the team.
Wilder was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 1981 NFL Draft. After he shared the backfield as a rookie with Jerry Eckwood in 1981, the Buccaneers released Eckwood in favor of Wilder prior to the 1982 season. He played for most of his career with Tampa Bay, and was a Pro Bowl selection in 1984. Wilder almost set an NFL record that season for combined rushing and receiving yards in a season finishing 16 yards short with 2,229. In an attempt to give Wilder one more chance to break the record in the final minute of the final game of the 1984 season against the New York Jets, head coach John McKay ordered his defense to let the Jets score, so that the Bucs could go back on offense. This resulted in one of the strangest plays in NFL history where the Tampa Bay defense simply stood still as the Jets ran the ball into the end zone.
He ranks first in Buccaneer history in rushing yards, rushing attempts and receptions and even set an NFL record with 43 carries in a single game in 1984 (since broken). Also in 1984, he set NFL records for carries (407) (later broken by Jamal Anderson then Larry Johnson) and touches (492) in a single season.
Wilder's son, James Wilder, Jr., is a professional football player who is currently signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL. He played football for Florida State and was a part of their 2013 National Championship winning team, and the 2017 Grey Cup winning team. Coincidentally, Marc Trestman, who was a Buccaneers assistant coach during the senior Wilder's career, is the junior Wilder's head coach. Wilder's daughter, Courtney Wilder, played running back on the Tampa Breeze during the 2011–12 LFL season.