Shepherd University Athletics

Entering his 11th season on the staff at Shepherd is Wayne Wilson. Wilson coaches the tight ends and fullbacks.

One of Wilson's prize pupils, Dominique Jones, has played with several teams in the NFL.

Wilson, a 1980 graduate of Shepherd, was a standout running back for the Rams from 1975-78. Wilson was drafted by the Houston Oilers in the 12th round of the NFL Draft in 1979.

He went on to a successful NFL career with the Oilers, New Orleans Saints, Minnesota Vikings, and Washington Redskins. Wilson spent the bulk of his career with the New Orleans Saints from 1979-86. Wilson set a team record in 1983 with three consecutive 100-yard rushing games en route to Team MVP honors. He led the Saints in rushing with 168 carries for 645 yards in 1985.

Wilson, inducted into Shepherd Athletic Hall of Fame in the initial class in 1986, resides in Shepherdstown.