Student Profile: Drew Wilson—More Than a Linebacker
Drew Wilson is a third-year recipient of the Dr. Terence Thomas Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is renewed each year for students who maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher, and […]
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Drew Wilson is a third-year recipient of the Dr. Terence Thomas Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is renewed each year for students who maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher, and it includes an annual award. Drew is a junior at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, where he majors in Economics and plays linebacker on the football team. He plans to graduate in 2027, and he traces his interest in economics back to a collaborative project with Sargento Foods while he attended Homestead High School in Mequon, Wisconsin.
A three-time Academic All–Big Ten honoree and scholarship recipient, Drew wants younger athletes to see that school comes first—especially as football becomes increasingly business-focused. As he continues exploring opportunities in both economics and the sport, his long-term goal is to educate, train, and empower Black youth to become high-level athletes.
Outside the classroom and the weight room, Drew gives back by volunteering to support children with cancer. He has also accepted an internship with Northwestern Mutual for the summer of 2026.
