Wheatley was born in Milan, Illinois and attended Rock Island High School in Rock Island, Illinois. While there, he lettered in football as well as track and field. He was named First-team Division 5A All-State, All-Metro and All-Conference as both a tight end and punter. He was named to the Top 100 Illinois Seniors by the Champaign News-Gazette as a tight end. In 1994, he averaged 43 yards-per-punt and recorded nine receptions for 271 yards with three touchdowns. He also set a school record with a 68-yard punt.
Wheatley attended Iowa where he played both tight end and punter. As a freshman in 1995, he redshirted and was named the offensive scout team MVP against Wisconsin. In 1996, he played sparingly as a tight end and on special teams but recorded no statistics. In 1997, he played as a tight end and punter, early in the season. Midway through the season, he suffered and hand injury. For the season, as a tight end, he recorded seven receptions for 108 yards and one touchdown and as a punter he punted the ball five times with an average of 41 yards and the longest being 59 yards.[1] Two of his five punts where downed inside the 20-yard line. He was named Special teams MVP against Northern Iowa and awarded the Offensive Hustle Award against Illinois. In 1998, he appeared in 11 games with one start, against Indiana. For the season he recorded nine receptions for 137 yards.[1] He was awarded the Offensive Hustle award against Iowa State. As a senior in 1999, he appeared in 11 games with three starts. He recorded nine receptions for 103 yards.[1]
While at Iowa, Wheatley majored in art.
Professional careeredit
Wheatley was selected in the 5th round (158th overall) 2000 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints.[2] As a rookie, he appeared in the first four games of the 2000 season. On August 28, 2001, he was released by the Saints.[3] On October 5, 2001, he was signed by the Denver Broncos to their practice squad.[3] He was released 11 days later on October 16.[3][4] On December 26, 2001, he was signed by the Dallas Cowboys to their practice squad.[3] On May 23, 2002, he was released by the Cowboys.[3] On October 2, 2002, he was signed by the Oakland Raiders to their practice squad.[3] He was released a week later.[3]
Personal lifeedit
On January 29, 2001, Wheatley and teammate Tutan Reyes where summoned to appear in court in regards to the beating of two men.[5] The two players were alleged to have chased the two men after someone had broken into Reye's Chevrolet Suburban at Wheatley's apartment complex.[5] The victims alleged they were assaulted without warning.[5] Deputies said the two were not involved in the break-in.[5]
Referencesedit
^ abc"Austin Wheatley Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
^"2000 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
^ abcdefg. KFFL.com. Archived from the original on April 25, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
^"Transactions - NYTimes". The New York Times. October 17, 2001. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
^ abcd. KFFL.com. Archived from the original on April 25, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
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January 01, 1970
austin, wheatley, born, november, 1977, former, american, football, tight, played, college, football, iowa, drafted, round, 158th, overall, 2000, draft, orleans, saints, 84position, tight, endpersonal, informationborn, 1977, november, 1977, milan, illinois, he. Austin Wheatley born November 16 1977 is a former American football tight end He played college football at Iowa He was drafted in the 5th round 158th overall in the 2000 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints Austin WheatleyNo 84Position Tight endPersonal informationBorn 1977 11 16 November 16 1977 age 46 Milan Illinois U S Height 6 ft 3 in 1 91 m Weight 254 lb 115 kg Career informationHigh school Rock Island Rock Island Illinois College IowaNFL draft 2000 Round 5 Pick 158Career historyNew Orleans Saints 2000 Denver Broncos 2001 Dallas Cowboys 2002 Oakland Raiders 2002 Offseason and or practice squad member onlyPlayer stats at PFR Contents 1 High school career 2 College career 3 Professional career 4 Personal life 5 References 6 External linksHigh school career editWheatley was born in Milan Illinois and attended Rock Island High School in Rock Island Illinois While there he lettered in football as well as track and field He was named First team Division 5A All State All Metro and All Conference as both a tight end and punter He was named to the Top 100 Illinois Seniors by the Champaign News Gazette as a tight end In 1994 he averaged 43 yards per punt and recorded nine receptions for 271 yards with three touchdowns He also set a school record with a 68 yard punt While at Rock Island Wheatley was also a member of the National Honor Society College career editWheatley attended Iowa where he played both tight end and punter As a freshman in 1995 he redshirted and was named the offensive scout team MVP against Wisconsin In 1996 he played sparingly as a tight end and on special teams but recorded no statistics In 1997 he played as a tight end and punter early in the season Midway through the season he suffered and hand injury For the season as a tight end he recorded seven receptions for 108 yards and one touchdown and as a punter he punted the ball five times with an average of 41 yards and the longest being 59 yards 1 Two of his five punts where downed inside the 20 yard line He was named Special teams MVP against Northern Iowa and awarded the Offensive Hustle Award against Illinois In 1998 he appeared in 11 games with one start against Indiana For the season he recorded nine receptions for 137 yards 1 He was awarded the Offensive Hustle award against Iowa State As a senior in 1999 he appeared in 11 games with three starts He recorded nine receptions for 103 yards 1 While at Iowa Wheatley majored in art Professional career editWheatley was selected in the 5th round 158th overall 2000 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints 2 As a rookie he appeared in the first four games of the 2000 season On August 28 2001 he was released by the Saints 3 On October 5 2001 he was signed by the Denver Broncos to their practice squad 3 He was released 11 days later on October 16 3 4 On December 26 2001 he was signed by the Dallas Cowboys to their practice squad 3 On May 23 2002 he was released by the Cowboys 3 On October 2 2002 he was signed by the Oakland Raiders to their practice squad 3 He was released a week later 3 Personal life editOn January 29 2001 Wheatley and teammate Tutan Reyes where summoned to appear in court in regards to the beating of two men 5 The two players were alleged to have chased the two men after someone had broken into Reye s Chevrolet Suburban at Wheatley s apartment complex 5 The victims alleged they were assaulted without warning 5 Deputies said the two were not involved in the break in 5 References edit a b c Austin Wheatley Stats Sports Reference com Retrieved April 24 2016 2000 NFL Draft Listing Pro Football Reference com Retrieved March 19 2023 a b c d e f g Austin Weatley TE Free agent KFFL com Archived from the original on April 25 2016 Retrieved April 24 2016 Transactions NYTimes The New York Times October 17 2001 Retrieved April 24 2016 a b c d Austin Wheatley news rumors and stats KFFL com Archived from the original on April 25 2016 Retrieved April 24 2016 External links editIowa Hawkeyes profile Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Austin Wheatley amp oldid 1225142406, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
