Russell Wilson: I used to be a bully, beat people up

Few athletes have a better reputation than Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. The Super Bowl winning signal caller is regarded as humble, kind and respectful.

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However, Wilson wasn’t always that way. The quarterback admitted in a first-person article on ThePlayersTribune.com that he once had a pretty dark side.

"I used to beat people up. Truthfully, I used to beat people up a lot. Many of you readers probably think I have been Mr. Goody Two-Shoes my whole life, but honestly, I was a bully growing up. In elementary and middle school, I threw kids against the wall. I rubbed their heads in the dirt at recess. I bit them. I even knocked teeth out."

Wilson makes the revelation in an article geared to bring light to domestic violence and what can be done to prevent it.

"What can we do to help? All I can do is my small part. And I invite you to help me. I’ve recently launched the “Why Not You Foundation” where I’ll be raising funds and awareness for a number of worthy causes. It’s a place where I plan to give back, and for my first initiative, I want us to Pass the Peace to support victims of domestic violence. The idea behind Pass the Peace is simple: It’s a promise. I’m sharing my love for you. I want to take care of you. I am here for you."

This is a noble cause for Wilson to invest in and one has to give him credit for admitting his shortcomings right off of the bat. Given the recent problems NFL players have had such as Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson, the NFL has to be thrilled that they have someone like Wilson to represent the league.

More information about Wilson’s foundation can be found here.

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