Brent T. Wilson graduated from Emporia State University in 2016 with a degree in Business Management and a GPA of 3.71. He had internships with Advisors Excel and Emporia State University Residential Life where he assisted with marketing strategies and maintenance. Wilson received many academic and athletic honors as the starting quarterback for Emporia State football, holding several school records. He held leadership roles such as football team captain and vice president of Fellowship of Christian Athletes.