How Many Championship Rings Does Russell Wilson Have?

Coming out of Wisconsin in the 2012 NFL Draft, former Seattle Seahawks, and current Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson was considered heavily under-sized, which played a role in him famously dropping to the No. 75 overall pick in the third round, getting drafted after Bryan Anger, a punter, by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He’d go to win one Super Bowl ring with the Seahawks. 

In the lens of 2023, Wilson is coming off of a tough inaugural season with the Broncos. Still, he’s had a phenomenal career to this point. 

When Wilson was drafted, the Seahawks paid former Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn a massive contract. However, Wilson performed so well in the preseason that he was given the starting job. 

Here, we’ll reflect on Wilson’s storied career, highlighting his Super Bowl accomplishments.

2013-2014: Seattle Seahawks

If you didn’t watch the NFL during this period, it’s hard to fully describe the defense’s dominance with the “Legion of Boom.” This defense was headlined by cornerback Richard Sherman in his prime and many other talented players like linebacker Bobby Wagner.

That said, Wilson was excellent in his second season. He threw for 26 touchdowns and ran for another. 

During that postseason run, the Seahawks beat the New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers before taking on the most dominant offense in NFL history, the 2013 Denver Broncos. 

Peyton Manning, the quarterback for the Broncos then, was incredibly dominant that season, throwing for 55 touchdowns.

So, this game was viewed as the best defense against the best offense.

Spoiler: The defense won with ease.

The Seahawks won this game 43-8, and Wilson threw for 206 yards and two touchdowns. The game started with a Broncos safety, giving the Seahawks a 2-0 lead, and they never looked back. 

This was one of the most lopsided Super Bowls in NFL history. 

Comparing Wilson’s Rings to the Winningest Players in NFL History

With just one Super Bowl win, Wilson is far from the top of the pack in terms of Super Bowl rings. Still, having one ring is an accomplishment, especially since it is his second season starting in the NFL.

Nonetheless, here’s how he compares to the winningest Super Bowl players in NFL history. 

NFL Conference Championship Appearances Compared to NFL Legends

In addition to Wilson’s Super Bowl victory, he’s appeared in two NFC Conference Championship games. Wilson is 2-0 in those games, beating the Green Bay Packers and 49ers. He’s thrown for over 400 yards and two touchdowns in these games. 

Now that you know he’s won both, you know that he’s 1-1 in Super Bowl appearances, losing the other to the New England Patriots. 

With two Conference Championship appearances, let’s see how he compares to some NFL legends. 

Wilson is still an active player with the Broncos. As you can see from the list above, he trails other active players, Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers, who have five appearances.