It has been more than a month since Quincy Wilson visited the M&T Bank Stadium to catch a game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills. But it looks like the NFL camp can’t get over feeling starstruck. So much so, that the Ravens had to pay another nod of their hats to the Olympic gold medalist weeks after expressing their astonishment at Wilson’s triumphant Parisian feat.
In September, Quincy and Masai Russell, both first-time Olympic qualifiers, received a special honor at the Ravens game and soon after that, the Baltimore stars noted how incredibly inspiring these two track athletes are. And now, as the popular football team unveiled their new merch, they had to make sure the Bullis High School student got his piece.
Wilson recently took to Instagram stories to share the latest gift he received from the Ravens. In his social media update, it can be seen that the Baltimore team sent the speedster a “Mini Helmet” replica of their new headgear. “Thanks @ravens for sending me the miniature version of the new helmet,” wrote Wilson in his IG story as he once again pledged his allegiance to the 2nd ranked team of the AFC.
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Wilson, who’s yet to commit to any collegiate program, has already been turning heads with his sensational performances. Even before his incredible run at the Paris Games, the high schooler was breaking men’s 400m records on a weekly basis, showcasing his prowess at the highest level of the sport. Naturally, everyone seems to want Quincy in their vicinity. Just recently, as the speedster visited Texas, loyalists of all programs in the state scurried to entice Wilson with their propositions so that he would consider joining them. But that’s not all.
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In September, after Quincy returned to his country fresh from his Olympic glory, he was hailed by the Baltimore Ravens during their match against the Buffalo Bills. Wilson was joined by fellow national teammate and Olympic gold medalist Masai Russell, and WNBA star Angel Reese, who all spent a good time at the M&T Bank Stadium. Subsequently, the Ravens stars also expressed their astonishment at what the teenager managed to achieve in the City of Love earlier this year. And doesn’t end there!
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In August, Wilson also got a chance to rub shoulders with some true global superstars. At a party, the Olympian was spotted sharing a conversation with iconic rapper Jay-Z after the two were introduced to each other by retired football star Ryan Clark. For understandable reasons, Wilson looked starstruck, and fans couldn’t stop speculating about what they talked about when their paths crossed. But considering how Quincy understands what’s at stake for him when he competes with the elite stars of the sport, it’s no wonder to see him mingling with the big boys now.
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Thanks to his impressive achievements, the Virginia native also recently got a shoutout from Ebony in their Power 100 list. Along with Reese, Quincy Wilson was also named among the stars to look out for in the Generation Next category, and was hailed as a “transformative leader“. So what are your thoughts on the rising track and field star and his potential in the sport? Tell us in a comment!
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Does Quincy Wilson's recognition by the Ravens signal a growing respect for track stars in the NFL?