MLB: Top 10 NFL players drafted in baseball

Mar 28, 2015; Surprise, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson practices with the Texas Rangers on the practice fields at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 28, 2015; Surprise, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson practices with the Texas Rangers on the practice fields at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

6. QB Russell Wilson

It doesn’t get anymore legendary than Russell Wilson. The statistics speak for themselves when referring to his football skills. One time Super Bowl champion, three time pro bowler, NFL Passer rating leader in 2015, and a rookie of the year award to boot.

At only 27 years of age, Wilson has almost 14,000 career passing yards, and over 2,400 rushing yards. He’s thrown for 106 touchdown passes, and only 34 interceptions marking him as one of the most efficient passers in the game.

In 2010, Wilson was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 4th round of the 2010 MLB draft. He never made it higher than single a ball, but was good enough to keep a roster spot for two seasons. Going into the 2012 season, he informed the Rockies that he would be pursuing a career in the NFL.

In 2014, the Texas Rangers drafted Russell in the rule 5 draft and he showed up for his Spring Training invite in both 2014 and 2015.

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