Talking about the Florida Gators’ luck when it comes to their players’ roster? It has got more than their quarterback, DJ Lagway. There was no player more exciting for Billy Napier’s squad than Eugene Wilson III in the year 2023. The former five-star and All-SEC freshman is destined to become the next great wide receiver for the Gators.

Back in 2023, he came up with a total of 593 yards. However, his good times stopped rolling last season, as he got sidelined due to injuries. Now, Eugene Wilson III has risen like a phoenix and is back for the 2025 season. And the fans can’t wait to learn about the wide receiver, this time beyond the gridiron.

Where is Eugene Wilson III from, and what is his nationality? 

Eugene Wilson III was born on December 16, 2004, in Tampa, Florida. And football came into his life quite early. He enrolled at Gaither High School in Tampa, Florida. And there has been no looking back since then.

Eugene Wilson III turned into a hype magnet by starting both ways during his junior year and came up with 925 yards and seven scores receiving and 23 total tackles, five pass breakups, and four interceptions on defense. As a senior, Eugene Wilson III had 40 receptions for 764 yards and 11 touchdowns. After this, he got invited to the 2023 Under Armour All-America Game.

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What is Eugene Wilson III’s Ethnicity?

Eugene Wilson III’s roots trace back to Florida. His mother’s name is not available, as she likely prefers to be away from the limelight. She remained largely in the background. It’s the wide receiver’s dad, Eugene Wilson II, who had a strong influence on his son.

His dad is a 2× Super Bowl champion who made multiple stops in the NFL. Eugen Wilson II’s NFL journey started with the New England Patriots, then he jumped to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and then wrapped it up with the Houston Texans. 

Both of Wilson’s parents are American. His father, Tampa-born Eugene Wilson II, identifies as African-American. Though his mother’s background hasn’t been formally noted, it appears she is African-American, too

Is Eugene Wilson III African-American? 

Details about Eugene Wilson III’s ethnicity remain private, as the Florida Gators wide receiver has chosen to keep the spotlight on his on-field performance. His Instagram account shows how he has got that fighting spirit. As Eugene Wilson III’s post’s captions read, “never will I give up in my dreams, I kinda need those💰#godsplan.”

Influence of Upbringing on Faith and Character

Eugene Wilson II’s son, a redshirt sophomore, has finally recovered from surgery for a congenital hip issue after undergoing an injury last season. Now that Eugene Wilson III returned to his business, he fully embraced the passion from his dad.

“That was a feeling of gratification,” Eugene Wilson II said. “I told him earlier in the day, before the game, that you have waited longer than everybody else on your team to get back on this field. So, you know this has been a long time coming. You deserve it, and I’m proud of the work he did in the offseason. It just all came to a head.”

Having grown up seeing his dad, a successful player in the NFL, Eugene Wilson III has turned hard work into his faith. As in one of his IG posts, the wide receiver wrote, “been going hard ever since I had my turn📍.” Now, faith takes the lead as he rewrites his Gators story after being forced to the sidelines last season.