Earlier in the season, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson said he plans on playing football until he is 45 years old. On Friday, as Wilson turned 31 years old, he doubled down on that statement:

“I’ve always wanted to go for 45,” Wilson told reporters, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. “That’s kind of just longevity playing. I think, for me, every year is you’re invested to your body. You’re invested into your mind, your soul, everything else. The game. As you go, you get even stronger and you get even better, I feel like. Even more wisdom. I think that helps a lot.”

Wilson, who is an MVP candidate this season, also said that he feels “younger than ever” and went on to explain why he thinks he can do this until he is 45:

“I just think that’s what I feel like I can do,” Wilson said. “I feel like in my eighth season, I feel like I’m just getting started. I feel like I haven’t done anything yet. That’s a good feeling. I’m fortunate to be able to play every game and be out there every play. I think that, for me, I feel really young.”

He has certainly looked the part thus far in 2019.

Through 11 games, Wilson has thrown for 2,937 yards, 24 touchdowns and three interceptions while completing 67.3 percent of his passes and posting a passer rating of 112.1.

Wilson has already accomplished a whole lot in his NFL career, as he went to back-to-back Super Bowls in 2013-14 and 2014-15, winning the former. In addition, he has made five Pro Bowl appearances and appears to be well on his way to a sixth.

The Seahawks are 9-2 on the year and will take on the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night.