Ontaria Wilson
American gridiron football player (born 1999)
| No. 80 Winnipeg Blue Bombers | |
| Born: | (1999-08-12) August 12, 1999 (age 25) Ashburn, Georgia, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | Wide receiver |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| College | Florida State (2018–2022) |
| High school | Turner County |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2023 | Los Angeles Chargers* |
| 2024–present | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career stats | |
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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.
References
- ^ "Ontaria Wilson". Florida State Seminoles. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ a b "Ontaria Wilson". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ "Turner County's Wilson signs with Chargers". The Tifton Gazette. May 2, 2023.
- ^ "Pokey Wilson: Does not make team". CBS Sports. August 29, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ a b "Games Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
- ^ "Wilson shines in breakout performance, leading Bombers to thrilling win". Winnipeg Free Press. July 12, 2024.
External links
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers bio
- Florida State Seminoles bio
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- 1 Deatrick Nichols
- 3 Terry Wilson
- 5 Willie Jefferson
- 6 Redha Kramdi
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