Wilder on ESPN’s watch list

Posted Jan 7, 2010 by Katherine Smith

Updated Jan 7, 2010 at 12:49 PM

The national spotlight continues to shine on Plant’s James Widler, Jr.

The junior two-way starter has just been named to a list of 10 players to watch in 2010 by ESPN Rise.

The article refers to Wilder as the “latest stud recruit to suit up for Plant.” You can view the complete list here.

Wilder, who led his team with 19 sacks and 1,004 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns, has been garnering a lot of national attention.

He was honored as an All-American by USA Today and MaxPreps and also was one of 19 players from across the country to be invited to play in the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Game, the earliest event organizers have ever named players to the roster.