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James Wilder, Jr. | Running Back

Team: Florida State Seminoles

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CBS Sports' Dane Brugler considers Florida State junior James Wilder the top RB prospect heading into the 2013 season.
Brugler previously noted his appreciation for Wilder, saying he wins with power, speed, and "tremendous balance and body control to break tackles." We have already seen comparisons to Chris Ivory, and Wilder will likely be relied upon more often in 2013 thanks to the departure of E.J. Manuel. Jun 17 - 9:14 AM
Source: Dane Brugler on Twitter

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James Wilder, Jr. - RB - Seminoles

CBS Sports' Dane Brugler calls Florida State junior RB James Wilder "an exciting ballcarrier."

Brugler tweeted Wilder "wins with speed, power and tremendous balance/body control to break tackles," and concluded by saying the running back has huge upside. "Wilder needs to stay clean off the field too with three arrests over the past 15 months... but you get the feeling he can be as good as he wants," Brugler concluded.
Source: Dane Brugler on Twitter
Jun 7 - 12:22 PM
James Wilder, Jr. - RB - Seminoles

Florida State sophomore RB James Wilder Jr. was arrested and charged with failing to appear in court.

Wilder was expected to appear in court after being charged on driving with a suspended license. Everyone makes mistakes, but Wilder may not have taken the process seriously in this situation.
Source: Ira Schoffel on Twitter
Jan 7 - 1:54 PM
James Wilder, Jr. - RB - Seminoles

Florida State running back James Wilder, Jr. is facing two criminal charges after incident in Tallahassee on Wednesday.

This will likely have repercussions as far as Wilder's participation in spring practice, which begins March 19. After getting 35 carries (160 yards, 1 TD) as a freshman last season, the 6-foot-2, 220-pounder is expected to carry a larger load in 2012 and this spring was to be one where he would put himself in position to earn the additional responsibility. After all, even with his small yardage total, Wilder is FSU's second-leading returning RB. Wilder's father, James, is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' all-time leading rusher with 5,957 yards.
Source: tallahassee.com
Thu, Feb 23, 2012 11:16:00 AM