As they become more aware of potentially debilitating injuries, players in the NFL are retiring earlier than ever.   The trick for many that have poured their lives in football is figuring out what to do next.

At age 23, former New York Giants’ running back David Wilson was pushed out of the game due to spinal stenosis, but he knew how to write his next chapter.  Wilson is now training to compete in the triple jump at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. 

This weekend, he participated in two meets that were his first since college at Virginia Tech.  While Wilson is still short of qualifying for the U.S. championships, he has significantly improved since the start of his training.

He certainly has credentials in the triple jump.  Wilson was a national champion in high school and had a NCAA Championships top finish of sixth while competing for the Hokies’ track and field squad.

To get ready for his new athletic endeavor, he had to shed 25-30 pounds that used to help him break off from defenders in the NFL.  Wilson was a first round pick of the Giants in 2012 and played two seasons.

As a rookie, he was a second-team All-Pro as a kick returner.  That season, Wilson also set a Giants single game record for all-purpose yards when he racked up 327 against the New Orleans Saints.

He was an even bigger star at Virginia Tech.  In 2011, Wilson set a Virginia Tech record with 1,709 rushing yards on the way to ACC Player of the Year honors.  

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David Wilson Talks to SNY about Competing in Track & Field: