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Tom Oates: Russell Wilson’s height a big issue for scouts

By all accounts, Russell Wilson had a strong showing at the NFL draft combine. The former University of Wisconsin quarterback impressed scouts on the field and off. He ran fast, threw accurately and showed NFL-caliber arm strength. He put his personality, dedication and football intelligence on display. When it was over, though, Wilson hadn?t really changed his NFL profile. Scouts see him today much the same way they did after his one spectacular season at UW. Their widely held view? He?s got everything you want in a starting NFL quarterback except height.