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DJ Wilson

Running Back

2026 Class

5'9" Height

190 Weight

Paducah Tilghman School

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DJ Wilson is a 5'9" Running Back in the 2026 class. Wilson attends Paducah Tilghman in Kentucky. Wilson's Player Profile was created on August 2, 2022. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where DJ Wilson is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Ryan Lippert

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DJ Wilson DJ Wilson 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Paducah Tilghman | 2026 State KY has been on my radar for a while now and continued to impress in his team’s win over Logan County last week. Wilson finished the game with 39 carries for 266 yards and two touchdowns. DJ proved to be a strong runner, showing the ability to keep his legs churning through contact while maintaining his balance to break tackles with ease. Once he hit the field, he showed the burst of speed to break away from the defense on long runs. He also caught a 15-yard touchdown pass in the win. Wilson currently holds offers from Grambling State, Thomas More, and Millikin, and I can see him being a true impact player where he decides to play at the next level. DJ and the Blue Tornado have an intriguing semifinal matchup on the road this week against an undefeated Franklin County team.

6 months ago

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Ryan Lippert

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DJ Wilson DJ Wilson 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Paducah Tilghman | 2026 State KY is another ball carrier who continued to impress as a junior, running the ball 103 times for 828 yards and 11 touchdowns in 13 games. Wilson has very impressive speed which he uses to run away from the defense with ease once he hits the open field. He has also shown the elusiveness to make defenders miss when they are able to catch up to him. DJ also finished this past season with 11 receptions for 136 yards. Wilson currently holds offers from Grambling State and Kentucky Wesleyan, and I expect more to come his way this offseason.

12 months ago

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Drew Toennies

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In the first place spot on my list is DJ Wilson DJ Wilson 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Paducah Tilghman | 2026 State KY , a running back at Paducah Tilghman High School. On top of great size and speed, what impresses me about Wilson is his ability to punch through the pocket and break tackles on his way into enemy territory. I also like how Wilson can consistently use bursts of speed to escape the defense from along the edge, proving his ability to take it all the way to the house for the touchdown.

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2 years ago

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Drew Toennies

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Coming in at number five on my list is DJ Wilson DJ Wilson 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Paducah Tilghman | 2026 State KY , a running back at Paducah Tilghman High School. In addition to outstanding execution and breakaway speed, what impresses me about Wilson his ability to adapt to the defense, using his solid footwork and durability to stay on his feet and punch into enemy territory. I also like Wilson’s ability to break tackles, using his arms to overwhelm the defense.

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2 years ago

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Ryan Lippert

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To wrap up our top five running backs in the class of 2026 in the state of Kentucky, I have DJ Wilson DJ Wilson 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Paducah Tilghman | 2026 State KY . Wilson had an impressive sophomore season, carrying the ball 138 times for 1,054 yards and 14 touchdowns in 14 games. DJ is a strong runner, showing great contact balance combined with a very impressive stiff arm to break tackles in the open field without losing stride. He has also shown the elusiveness to make cuts in the open field to make defenders miss. Wilson also played a role in the passing game, finishing this past season with 15 catches for 155 yards and two touchdowns. DJ doesn’t currently hold any offers but he is definitely a player to keep an eye on over the next couple seasons.

2 years ago

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Drew Toennies

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In the first place spot on my list is DJ Wilson DJ Wilson 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Paducah Tilghman | 2026 State KY , a running back at Paducah Tilghman High School. What impresses me about Wilson is his ability to maneuver the pocket with ease as well as utilize his durable edge to break tackles and escape into the backfield. I also like how Wilson can quickly reach the edge and use bursts of speed to create seperation on his way to the house for the touchdown.