Junior (2014)
Played in the final 11 contests of the year and started the season finale at North Texas (Nov. 29) … did not see action in the season opener at Houston (Aug. 29) … registered 22 tackles (13 solos/9 assists), including two behind the line of scrimmage, and two pass breakups … also forced and recovered a fumble against FIU (Oct. 11) and recovered another against Southern Miss (Nov. 13) … racked up a career-high six stops and 1.5 TFLs against North Texas … had four tackles at Oklahoma State (Sept. 13).
Prior To UTSA
Spent the 2012 campaign at Texas A&M-Commerce and saw action in 10 games (nine starts) … recorded 40 tackles (30 solos/10 assists), two of which went for loss, three pass breakups and an interception … had five stops against UTSA (Sept. 8) …played at Tyler (Texas) Junior College in 2011 … a two-year prep starter who earned all-district accolades as a senior … finished his career with 140 tackles, 22 pass breakups, six interceptions and 10 forced fumbles … also played baseball.
Personal
Born July 28, 1993 … son of Charlette and Robert Wheeler … multidisciplinary studies major.
Career Statistics
Year G/GS TT (S/A) TFLs (Yds) Sacks FF/FR INT PBU BLK
2014 11/1 22 (13/9) 2.0 (3) 0.0 1/2 0 2 0
Total 11/1 22 (13/9) 2.0 (3) 0.0 1/2 0 2 0
Career Highs
Tackles: 6, vs. North Texas (11/29/14)
Tackles For Loss: 1.5, vs. North Texas (11/29/14)