Ontaria Wilson Explained

Ontaria Wilson
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Team:Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Number:80
Position1:Wide receiver
Birth Date:12 August 1999
Birth Place:Ashburn, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:175
College:Florida State (2018–2022)
High School:Turner County
Playing Team1:Los Angeles Chargers
Playing Years2:–present
Playing Team2:Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career Footnotes:*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Status:Active
Import:yes
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Ontaria "Pokey" Wilson (born August 12, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

College career

After using a redshirt season in 2017, Wilson played college football for the Florida State Seminoles from 2018 to 2022.[1] [2] He played in 51 games, starting in 36, where he had 108 receptions for 1,521 yards and 12 touchdowns.[2]

Professional career

Los Angeles Chargers

After going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft, Wilson was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent.[3] At the end of training camp, he was released on August 29, 2023.[4]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On October 30, 2023, Wilson signed a futures contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[5] Following training camp in 2024, he made the team's active roster as an opening day starter.[6] He made his professional debut on June 6, 2024, against the Montreal Alouettes, where he had one reception for 16 yards.[6] Wilson had a breakout game on July 12, 2024, against the Calgary Stampeders, where he had 13 receptions for 201 yards and his first professional touchdown.[7] The 13 catches tied for second all-time in Blue Bombers history.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ontaria Wilson . . June 15, 2024.
  2. Web site: Ontaria Wilson . . July 13, 2024.
  3. Web site: Turner County's Wilson signs with Chargers . . May 2, 2023.
  4. Web site: Pokey Wilson: Does not make team . . August 29, 2023.
  5. Web site: Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings . . July 13, 2024.
  6. Web site: Games Notes . . July 13, 2024.
  7. Web site: Wilson shines in breakout performance, leading Bombers to thrilling win . . July 12, 2024.