Most pundits had Wilson in their top picks for the 2017 selection, including Matt Miller, who thought he was the best cornerback available. The Colts ultimately selected Wilson in the middle of the second round.
Wilson was inserted into the starting lineup in week two as a rookie after initially beginning as the third cornerback.
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He was targeted ten times, giving up six catches, including a 45-yard touchdown on a deep toss down the middle and a 46-yard gain on a blown coverage, but he also had a part in some productive plays.
His inconsistent play was a microcosm of his first three seasons in the league, during which he would experience a range of fortunes.
He missed games after that first start until week 13, first because of an injury and then because he was a healthy scratch. He did, however, start the last four games and showed some encouraging moments.
A similar pattern emerged in 2018. There was hope going into 2019 despite his tough start and injury. He played well in the second half of the year. He ultimately found himself in a rotational role, missed time due to injury, and was a healthy scratch once more.
It was rumored that the Colts tried to trade Wilson at some point during the offseason. He was eventually acquired by the Jets with the second of their two sixth-round picks
When was Quincy Wilson drafted?
Quincy Wilson was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft (46th overall). The Indianapolis Colts picked him in the eighth round, ahead of Nate Hairston, the fifth-round pick, and he was the first of two cornerbacks they took that year.
Wilson signed a four-year, $5.76 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts on May 11, 2017, which included a $2.33 million signing bonus and a $3.06 million guarantee.