Jordan J. Wilson

Expertise:
NFL, Football, MLB, Baseball
Education:
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Location:
St. Louis, Missouri

Experience

Jordan J. Wilson is a St. Louis-based reporter who covers the NFL and MLB for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers.

He has previously covered all levels of sports — high school, college and pro — for a variety of publications, including The Indianapolis Star, The News-Gazette, Springfield State-Journal Register and Peoria Journal Star.

In 2018, his reporting earned him a first-place award from the Illinois Press Association for Best Promotion of Public's Right to Know at the Northwest Herald. He also received an honorable mention in the Community Service category during the same year.

Education

Jordan Wilson earned a bachelor's degree in News-Editorial Journalism from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2016 with a minor in English/Literature.

He was also selected as a National Writing Finalist for the Hearst Journalism Awards Program after placing seventh in the sports/breaking news writing category and ninth in the personality/profile writing category.

Latest Articles From Jordan J. Wilson

Teven Jenkins Sounds Off on Bears Future Amid Trade Rumors

Teven Jenkins Sounds Off on Bears Future Amid Trade Rumors

Former Packers QB Hosted for AFC Roster Tryout: Report

Former Packers QB Hosted for AFC Roster Tryout: Report

Packers Trade Proposal Sends Promising LB to AFC Rebuilder

Packers Trade Proposal Sends Promising LB to AFC Rebuilder

Bears Having Trade Talks About Former 2nd-Round Pick: Report

Bears Having Trade Talks About Former 2nd-Round Pick: Report

Bears Cornerback Sidelined With New Injury & No ‘Timetable’

Bears Cornerback Sidelined With New Injury & No ‘Timetable’

Packers Rookie to Miss Time at Camp After Surgery: Report

Packers Rookie to Miss Time at Camp After Surgery: Report

Packers’ David Bakhtiari Opens Up About ‘Nightmare’ Recovery

Packers’ David Bakhtiari Opens Up About ‘Nightmare’ Recovery

Packers Host Former 4th-Round QB for Roster Tryout: Report

Packers Host Former 4th-Round QB for Roster Tryout: Report

Packers Reveal All-Pro Had Another Surgery During Offseason

Packers Reveal All-Pro Had Another Surgery During Offseason

Packers Place Veteran WR on Injury List to Start Camp: Report

Packers Place Veteran WR on Injury List to Start Camp: Report

Packers Add Former Chargers Cornerback, Release 3 Rookies

Packers Add Former Chargers Cornerback, Release 3 Rookies

Packers Add Versatile Rookie Lineman Ahead of Camp: Report

Packers Add Versatile Rookie Lineman Ahead of Camp: Report

Packers Signing Former USFL Receiver After Tryout: Sources

Packers Signing Former USFL Receiver After Tryout: Sources

Packers Sign Former Raiders Safety, Core Special Teamer

Packers Sign Former Raiders Safety, Core Special Teamer

Packers Give Concerning Update on David Bakhtiari’s Status

Packers Give Concerning Update on David Bakhtiari’s Status

Packers Release Ex-Ravens Tight End After Latest Signing

Packers Release Ex-Ravens Tight End After Latest Signing

Packers’ Prized Rookie, 8 Others Begin Camp on PUP List

Packers’ Prized Rookie, 8 Others Begin Camp on PUP List

Packers Sign USFL Standout TE After Roster Tryout: Report

Packers Sign USFL Standout TE After Roster Tryout: Report

Packers Host Veteran Deep-Threat WR for Roster Tryout

Packers Host Veteran Deep-Threat WR for Roster Tryout

Former Packers Starter Considered ‘Bargain Bin’ Free Agent

Former Packers Starter Considered ‘Bargain Bin’ Free Agent

Packers Playmaker Dubbed One of NFL’s ‘Best-Kept Secrets’

Packers Playmaker Dubbed One of NFL’s ‘Best-Kept Secrets’

Packers’ Sammy Watkins Catches Huge Praise From NFL Trainer

Packers’ Sammy Watkins Catches Huge Praise From NFL Trainer

Packers Free Agent Signing ‘On the Roster Bubble’ for Camp

Packers Free Agent Signing ‘On the Roster Bubble’ for Camp

Aaron Rodgers Shows off ‘Incredible’ First Tattoo, Teammates Weigh In [LOOK]

Aaron Rodgers Shows off ‘Incredible’ First Tattoo, Teammates Weigh In [LOOK]

Mark Murphy Reveals Timeline for Retiring From Packers

Mark Murphy Reveals Timeline for Retiring From Packers

Packers Urged to Consider Former Rival TE as ‘Insurance’

Packers Urged to Consider Former Rival TE as ‘Insurance’

Packers Reveal Key Motive for Drafting New Rookie Tackle

Packers Reveal Key Motive for Drafting New Rookie Tackle

Packers Deemed Top Landing Spot for 3-Time Pro Bowler

Packers Deemed Top Landing Spot for 3-Time Pro Bowler

Encouraging Update Emerges on Robert Tonyan’s ACL Recovery

Encouraging Update Emerges on Robert Tonyan’s ACL Recovery

Kurt Benkert Opens Up About Surprise Release From Packers

Kurt Benkert Opens Up About Surprise Release From Packers