Tyrone Wheatley Jr. Explained

Tyrone Wheatley Jr.
Current Team:New England Patriots
Number:72
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:February 4, 1997
Birth Place:Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lbs:320
High School:Canisius (Buffalo, New York)
Undraftedyear:2020
Pastteams:
Status:Injured reserve
Pfr:WheaTy01
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:2

Tyrone Wheatley Jr. (born February 4, 1997) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). Wheatley played college football at Michigan and Stony Brook.

Early life and high school

Wheatley played tight end and defensive end at Canisius High School, where he was also named The Buffalo News' player of the year.[1] [2] He was listed as a four-star prospect by Rivals.com, who ranked him as the 13th best tight end prospect in the nation and the top ranked in New York state.[3] ESPN also named him the No. 12 overall prospect in the nation. As a defensive end, Wheatley was ranked as the 25th-best prospect in the country and the top overall prospect in New York state by Scout.com.[4]

Wheatley also held offers from Alabama, Florida, UCLA and USC, but committed to Michigan, his father's alma mater, on February 4, 2015.[5] [6]

College career

Michigan

Wheatley, playing as a tight end, missed his entire true freshman season with a foot injury. He scored his first touchdown against Illinois on October 22, 2016.[7] He finished the season with three receptions for 35 yards, playing in 12 games. In his sophomore season, Wheatley made his first collegiate start against Florida on September 2, 2017. He made three starts in the season, catching three receptions for 26 yards.

Wheatley fractured his metatarsal in his foot in March 2018, ruling him out for spring ball.[8] On August 2, 2018, a day before Michigan started training camp, Wheatley announced that he would be departing the team.[9]

Stony Brook

On August 5, 2018, Stony Brook announced that Wheatley had transferred to the Seawolves.[10] Moving from FBS to FCS, he was eligible immediately.[11] Wheatley made his first start at tight end for Stony Brook on September 22 against Richmond.[12] Wheatley started in eight games for Stony Brook, recording six receptions for 36 yards on the season.[13]

After the season, Wheatley transferred to Morgan State, where his father, Tyrone Wheatley, was in his first year as the head coach, but did not play in a single game or record any statistics due to injury.[14]

Professional career

The Spring League

Wheatley played for the Blues in the 2021 Spring League season, converting from tight end to offensive tackle.[15]

Chicago Bears

He signed with the Chicago Bears on June 17, 2021.[16] Wheatley was waived during final roster cuts, but re-signed to the team's practice squad.[17] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bears on January 11, 2022.[18] He was waived on May 6, 2022.

Las Vegas Raiders

On May 15, 2022, Wheatley signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.[19] On August 16, 2022, Wheatley was waived by the Raiders.[20]

Cleveland Browns

On September 20, 2022, Wheatley signed with the practice squad of the Cleveland Browns.[21] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023.[22]

New England Patriots

On August 27, 2023, Wheatley was traded to the New England Patriots in exchange for Pierre Strong Jr.[23] [24] Wheatley played in the first two games of the season on special teams.[25] [26] He was placed on injured reserve on October 14, 2023 with a knee injury.[27] His 21-day window to return from IR was opened on December 13 but was not activated before the season's end.[28]

On August 2, 2024, Wheatley was waived/injured by the Patriots.[29]

Personal life

Wheatley is the son of Tyrone Wheatley, former Michigan running back and first-round NFL draft pick. Wheatley Sr. is currently the head coach at Wayne State.[30]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rodriguez. Miguel. Brute force: Canisius' TJ Wheatley is News Player of the Year. 2021-09-10. The Buffalo News. December 6, 2014 . en.
  2. Web site: McShea. Keith. Canisius adds to football riches with Wheatley brothers, who are following father's footsteps. 2021-09-10. The Buffalo News. August 18, 2013 . en.
  3. Web site: 2015-02-04. New Michigan Man: DE/TE Tyrone Wheatley Jr MGoFish. 2021-09-10. en-US.
  4. Web site: Tyrone Wheatley - Football. 2021-09-10. University of Michigan Athletics. en.
  5. Web site: Veronica. Nick. 2015-02-04. Canisius' TJ Wheatley commits to Michigan. 2021-09-10. It's Always Game Seven. en.
  6. Web site: Jerzykowski. Amanda. 2015-08-18. Incoming Freshman Profiles: TE Tyrone Wheatley Jr.. 2021-09-10. Maize n Brew. en.
  7. Web site: 2016-10-23. Tyrone Wheatley Jr. enjoys his first catch, first touchdown at Michigan. 2021-09-10. mlive. en.
  8. Web site: 2018-03-24. Michigan football injury report: TE Tyrone Wheatley out for spring. 2021-09-10. mlive. en.
  9. Web site: Chengelis. Angelique S.. Tyrone Wheatley Jr. leaves Michigan on eve of camp. 2021-09-10. The Detroit News. en-US.
  10. Web site: Seawolves Add Michigan Transfer Tyrone Wheatley Jr. to the Roster. 2021-09-10. Stony Brook University Athletics. August 5, 2018 . en.
  11. Web site: Baumgardner. Nick. Ex-Michigan TE Tyrone Wheatley Jr. transfers to Stony Brook. 2021-09-10. Detroit Free Press. en-US.
  12. Web site: Infantino and the Seawolves Travel to Southeast Missouri for FCS Playoffs. 2021-09-10. Stony Brook University Athletics. November 22, 2018 . en.
  13. Web site: Tyrone Wheatley Jr. - Football. 2021-09-10. Morgan State University Athletics. en.
  14. Web site: Tyrone Wheatley Jr Player Bio . Morgan State Bears Football . Morgan State Athletics . 7 December 2022.
  15. News: Serritella. Ric. The Spring League Top 5 Prospects: Blues (3-3). 2021-09-10. Visit NFL Draft on Sports Illustrated, the Latest News Coverage, with Rankings for NFL Draft Prospects, College Football, Dynasty and Devy Fantasy Football. en.
  16. Web site: 2021-06-17. Chicago Bears to sign OL Tyrone Wheatley Jr.. 2021-09-10. Bears Wire. en-US.
  17. News: Chamberlain. Gene. Bears Bring Tyrone Wheatley Jr. Back on Practice Squad. 2021-09-10. Sports Illustrated Chicago Bears News, Analysis and More. en.
  18. Web site: Roster Moves: Bears sign 11 to reserve/future contracts. Mayer, Larry. ChicagoBears.com. January 11, 2022.
  19. Web site: Raiders sign former Bears OT Tyrone Wheatley Jr.. Raiders Wire. USA Today. May 15, 2022.
  20. Web site: August 16, 2022 . Raiders make moves to bring roster to 85-player limit . August 16, 2022 . Raiders.com.
  21. Web site: September 20, 2022 . Browns place TE Jesse James and DE Chase Winovich on injured reserve . September 20, 2022 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
  22. Web site: Browns sign 10 players to reserve/futures contracts. ClevelandBrowns.com. January 9, 2023.
  23. Web site: Patriots Acquire OL Tyrone Wheatley Jr. in a Trade with Cleveland in Exchange for RB Pierre Strong Jr.. Patriots.com. August 27, 2023.
  24. Web site: Browns agree to terms on trade to acquire RB Pierre Strong Jr. from Patriots. August 27, 2023. ClevelandBrowns.com.
  25. Web site: Thomas . Oliver . 2023-12-13 . Patriots open offensive tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr.’s 21-day window to return from injured reserve . 2024-01-15 . Pats Pulpit . en.
  26. Web site: Stiefel . Keagan . 2023-10-14 . Patriots Trade Acquisition Non-Factor Before Landing On IR . 2024-01-15 . NESN.com . en-US.
  27. Web site: Patriots Make a Series of Transactions. Patriots.com. October 14, 2023.
  28. Web site: Buchmasser . Bernd . 2024-01-03 . Patriots will not activate OT Tyrone Wheatley Jr. from injured reserve . 2024-01-15 . Pats Pulpit . en.
  29. Web site: Patriots Make A Series of Roster Moves. Patriots.com. August 2, 2024.
  30. Web site: Wiltfong. Lester A. Jr.. 2021-06-17. Bears sign try-out player T.J. Wheatley Jr.. 2021-09-10. Windy City Gridiron. en.

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