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8/30/2011
Kris Wilson makes move toward third tight end spot
Kris Wilson has become a favorite to land the third tight end spot on the Ravens after thinking earl...read more
6/5/2011
Fitzgerald set for Wilson Foundation Weekend
Appearances by NFL All-Pro Larry Fitzgerald and former Penn State running back Ki-Jana Carter will h...read more
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 Kris Wilson Flies with the RavensNow in his 8th year in the National Football League, Kris Wilson has landed in Baltimore as one of the newest Ravens. "It's sort of like a homecoming," Kris says. "Being close, it's easier to touch base back home when I have free windows of time." Geographically, he has come kind of full circle in his football career. After graduating from JP McCaskey High School (Lancaster, Pa.) in 1999, Kris travelled several hours west to the University of Pittsburgh, where he enjoyed a successful collegiate football career and graduated with a degree in Economics. In 2004, he was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs and went on to spend four years in Missouri. And after a brief training camp stop in Philadelphia with the Eagles, he was signed by the San Diego Chargers. Three years later, he finds himself back on the east coast about an hour and a half from home. The move is sure to benefit The Kris Wilson Foundation, also. "Obviously, it allows me to be more visible than when I was in Kansas City (Missouri) or California," he says. There are a few drawbacks: After spending three years in the year-round sunny, moderate weather in San Diego, Kris has to readjust to east coast weather that is surely to bring sub-freezing temperatures at least part of the year. But, he says, he doesn't believe the overall adjustment to the East coast will be too difficult. "I'm familiar with the culture and demeanor of the people on the East Coast," he says. "And I can definitely feel the population density on the east coast, as opposed to southern California where things are more spread out. Kris says he is excited about being part of the Ravens' organization; however, the work is still the same. "And I have to get up earlier for work and drive further to get home." |
Reader's Corner One of The Kris Wilson Foundation's aims is to promote literacy, especially among our youth. In that vein, Extra Points, the official newsletter of TKWF will offer serialized versions of novels and novellas written by Nathan Lee Gadsden. Each issue of the newsletter will contain ... |
Inquiries For more information about the Kris Wilson Foundation, complete the form below and we will respond to your inquiry at our earliest convenience. Contact us directly at gadsden_deb@kriswilsonfoundation.org or via telephone at 866-827-2159, extension 3. Donations can be sent to... |
About The Kris Wilson Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes education and literacy for inner city youth. Our mission is to develop community programs and events, donate to charitable causes, and partner with other organizations for like endeavors to encourage youth... |