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For many individuals, particularly those who aren’t avid sports fans, Russell Wilson might not have been a household name until he became romantically linked to R&B/Pop star Ciara. Following their relationship, it seemed that Russell Wilson’s star rose even higher than before, eventually leading to his marriage to the love of his life. However, despite his substantial list of accomplishments, the NFL star is sometimes reduced to being recognized as “Ciara’s husband.”
Russell Wilson’s journey in football began during his youth, inspired by his father’s influence. He demonstrated his talent as a standout player in high school, earning the title of Player of the Year by the Richmond Times-Dispatch twice during his high school career. His athletic abilities accompanied him to college, where he continued to excel. While playing college football for NC State, Russell Wilson continued to break NCAA records, and his skills were so exceptional that he soon attracted the attention of the NFL Draft.
In 2012, Russell Wilson was selected as the 75th overall pick by the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL Draft. He subsequently signed a 4-year contract worth almost 3 million dollars with the team as a quarterback. This marked the beginning of an auspicious career in the NFL. His journey with the Seattle Seahawks showed great promise, and he played a pivotal role in leading the team to victory in Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014 against the Denver Broncos. Additionally, Bleacher Report highlights Wilson’s remarkable achievement of having the most wins of any quarterback in the NFL over two historic seasons.
Russell Wilson’s list of achievements doesn’t stop there. According to NFL.com, he extended his record to 75 wins within his first seven seasons, and he’s credited with having the “second-highest career passer rating in NFL history” and the “highest 4th-quarter passer rating since 1991.”
However, it wasn’t until early 2015 that Russell Wilson truly gained widespread recognition. This was the year he began dating “Level Up” singer Ciara. Within a year of their relationship, the couple announced their engagement, and they married on July 6, 2016.
As a Super Bowl champion, Russell Wilson sometimes humorously acknowledges the association with being Ciara’s husband. During a recent commencement address to the Dartmouth Class of ’22, he encouraged graduates to make a significant impact in the world, emphasizing that their names carry weight. However, before diving into this, Wilson humorously thanked the introduction, which typically labels him as “Ciara’s husband.” He quipped, “Usually, I get introduced as ‘Ciara’s husband.’ So, that was cool,” as the cameras panned to Ciara in the audience.
You can watch Russell Wilson’s speech below.
