Donovan Wilson

Donovan Wilson

29-Year-Old SafetyS
Dallas Cowboys
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Wilson wasn't able to repeat his breakout 2022 campaign, but he still recorded 88 tackles and two interceptions in 15 games last season. He also failed to produce a sack after racking up 5.0 the year before. The 29-year-old thrived in Dan Quinn's scheme as a hybrid safety-linebacker, but new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer may not use him the same way, putting Wilson's IDP utility in question in 2024 even if he seems locked into a starting role for Dallas. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Cowboys in March of 2023.
Reliable contributor in 2024
SDallas Cowboys
January 7, 2025
Wilson started all 17 regular-season games this season and recorded 82 tackles (44 solo), including 4.5 sacks, five passes defensed, including one interception, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
ANALYSIS
The safety also played on at least 67 percent of the defensive snaps in every game and on more than 80 percent of the defensive snaps in 14 contests. Wilson, a 2019 sixth-round pick, now has three straight seasons of at least 80 tackles and multiple pass breakups and turnovers forced. After signing a three-year, $21-million extension with the Cowboys in 2023, he'll be entering a contract year in 2025.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
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100895%
18197%
95590%
15784%
18818%
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Measurables Review
How do Donovan Wilson's measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"
 
Weight
204 lbs
 
Vertical Jump
36.0 in
 
Broad Jump
127 in
 
Bench Press
18 reps
 
Hand Length
9.75 in
 
Arm Length
33.38 in
 
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16 days ago
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2021
The 28-year-old rebounded from an injury-marred 2021 to become one of the pillars of the Cowboys secondary last season, topping 100 tackles for the first time in his four-year career and recording a career-high five sacks while playing in all 17 games. Wilson pairs strong tackling with good coverage skills, making him an outstanding fit for coordinator Dan Quinn's defense, and the safety was rewarded with a three-year contract this offseason worth up to $24 million. If he can stay healthy, Wilson again should post excellent IDP production in 2023.
Wilson came out of nowhere to be one of the top defensive back IDPs last year, taking over a starting role in Week 4 and posting strong production almost every week thereafter. By the time the year ended Wilson made a major impact across all categories, producing not just 71 tackles on 671 snaps, but also standout production with sacks, interceptions and fumbles. Dallas didn't add any obvious competition at safety in the offseason, so Wilson seems headed for a three-down role again in 2021, and with that he should safely qualify as a DB1.
More Fantasy News
Suiting up Sunday
SDallas Cowboys
January 5, 2025
Wilson (knee) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Commanders.
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Questionable for Week 18
SDallas Cowboys
Knee
January 3, 2025
Wilson (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Commanders, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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Logs limited practice Thursday
SDallas Cowboys
Knee
January 2, 2025
Wilson (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Joe Hoyt of AllDLLS.com reports.
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Limited to open week
SDallas Cowboys
Knee
January 1, 2025
Wilson (knee) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice estimation, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
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Questionable to return Sunday
SDallas Cowboys
Knee
December 29, 2024
Wilson (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Eagles, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Unlikely to stay put
SDallas Cowboys
March 4, 2023
According to Clarence Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, there isn't much optimism that Wilson and the Cowboys will agree to a contract extension.
ANALYSIS
Wilson started all 17 games for the Cowboys in 2022, but his asking price may be beyond what the team is willing to offer, especially with Dallas also attempting to re-sign a few key free agents at other positions. If Wilson walks away in free agency, Dallas would still have a combination of Jayron Kearse, Israel Mukuamu and Malik Hooker -- who's recovering from thumb surgery -- available at safety.
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