Michael Wiley (running back) explained

Michael Wiley
Current Team:Washington Commanders
Number:6
Position:Running back
Birth Date:10 November 2000
Birth Place:Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lb:209
High School:Strake Jesuit (Houston)
College:Arizona (2019–2023)
Undraftedyear:2024
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statlabel1:Rushing yards
Statlabel2:Rushing average
Statlabel3:Rushing touchdowns
Statlabel4:Receptions
Statlabel5:Receiving yards
Statlabel6:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:WileMi01

Michael Wiley (born November 10, 2000) is an American professional football running back for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arizona Wildcats and signed with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2024.

Early life and high school

Wiley was born on November 10, 2000, in Houston, Texas.[1] He attended Strake Jesuit College Preparatory where he lettered in football, basketball, and track. Coming out of high school, Wiley was rated as a three-star recruit where he garnered interest from schools such as Arizona, Iowa State, Utah, and Toledo.[2] Wiley decided to commit to play college football for the Arizona Wildcats.[3] [4]

College career

In week three of the 2020 season, Wiley had a breakout game rushing seven times for 123 yards.[5] In Wiley's first three seasons in 2019, 2020, and 2021 he rushed 153 times for 630 yards and five touchdowns, while also notching 59 receptions for 495 yards and four touchdowns.[6] In the 2022 regular-season finale, Wiley rushed for 214 yards and three touchdowns, as he helped Arizona beat rival Arizona State.[7] For his performance against Arizona State, Wiley was named the game's MVP.[8] During the 2022 season, Wiley rushed for 771 yards and eight touchdowns, while also bringing in 36 receptions for 349 yards and three touchdowns.[9] For his performance on the 2022 season, Wiley was named an all Pac-12 honorable mention.[10] Wiley entered the 2023 season as a team Captain for the Wildcats.[11] During the 2023 season, Wiley rushed for 311 yards and three touchdowns, while also hauling in 28 receptions for 306 yards and five touchdowns.[12] Wiley finished his career at Arizona rushing for 1,712 yards and 16 touchdowns with 1,150 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns.[13]

Professional career

Wiley signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2024.[14] He was also selected by the DC Defenders in the sixth round of the 2024 UFL draft on July 17.[15]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brugler . Dane . The Beast: 2024 NFL Draft Guide . subscription . April 14, 2024 . . 45–46.
  2. Web site: Krueger . Nick . May 11, 2018 . Arizona emerges as leader for RB Michael Wiley . 31 January 2024 . Rivals.com.
  3. Web site: Combs . Brandon . Encinas . Gabe . December 19, 2018 . Early Signing Period: 3-star RB Michael Wiley signs with Arizona . 31 January 2024 . Arizona Desert Swarm. SB Nation.
  4. Web site: Spears . Justin . December 15, 2018 . Wildcats' recruits include small, speedy running back, help on offensive and defensive lines . 31 January 2024 . Arizona Daily Star.
  5. Web site: Lev . Michael . December 9, 2020 . Arizona Wildcats RB Michael Wiley isn’t satisfied with breakout game that could’ve been better . 31 January 2024 . Arizona Daily Star.
  6. Web site: Michael Wiley . Sports Reference . 31 January 2024.
  7. Web site: Lev . Michael . November 26, 2022 . ‘This one feels good’: Michael Wiley, Jacob Manu help Arizona reclaim the Territorial Cup . 31 January 2024 . Arizona Daily Star.
  8. Web site: Spears . Justin . August 9, 2023 . Arizona Wildcats RB Michael Wiley named to Doak Walker Award watch list . 31 January 2024 . Arizona Daily Star.
  9. Web site: Lev . Michael . RB Michael Wiley, Wildcats' leading TD scorer, will return to Arizona in 2023 . Arizona Daily Star . 31 January 2024.
  10. Web site: Spears . Justin . Michael Wiley headlines 'a palette of unique' RBs in final go-round at Arizona . Arizona Daily Star . 31 January 2024.
  11. Web site: Arizona football announces team captains for 2023 season . The Arizona Republic . 31 January 2024.
  12. Web site: Michael Wiley 2023 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 31 January 2024.
  13. Web site: Spears . Justin . Former Arizona running back Michael Wiley to play in Senior Bowl . Arizona Daily Star . 31 January 2024.
  14. Web site: Commanders agree to terms with 11 college free agents . Commanders.com . 29 April 2024.
  15. News: 2024 UFL College Draft: Showboats select Kansas QB Jason Bean with No. 1 pick . FoxSports.com . July 17, 2024 . July 19, 2024.