| No. 0 – Indiana Hoosiers | |
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| Position | Defensive lineman |
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| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 300 lb (136 kg) |
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| High school | Franklin (Elk Grove, California) |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Hosea Wheeler is an American college football defensive lineman for the Indiana Hoosiers. He previously played for the Sacramento City Panthers and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.
Early life
[edit]Wheeler attended Franklin High School in Elk Grove, California. He was a defensive lineman and tight end on the school's football team.[1] An unranked college football prospect with no scholarship offers from major programs, he committed to play for the Sacramento City Panthers.[2]
College career
[edit]Wheeler played his first season of college football for the Sacramento City Panthers, recording 24 tackles in nine games.[3] He played the 2022–2024 seasons for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, redshirting the 2022 season after appearing in four games.[4] He played in all 13 of Western Kentucky's games in 2023, starting in 11 games and recording 42 tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble, and one interception.[3] Wheeler was named second-team All-Conference USA at defensive tackle in 2023.[5][6] He started in all 14 games in 2024, recording 75 tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and two blocked kicks.[7] Wheeler was named first-team All-Conference USA in 2024.[8]
Wheeler transferred to play his final season of NCAA eligibility for the Indiana Hoosiers in 2025,[9][10] a team that had vacancies at defensive tackle after the graduation of James Carpenter and CJ West.[11][12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Hosea Wheeler". Indiana University Athletics. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
- ^ Niziolek, Michael (December 17, 2024). "Indiana football lands commitment from All-Conference USA defensive tackle". The Herald-Times. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ^ a b Weaver, Matt (December 16, 2025). "Indiana picks up a commitment from D-line transfer Hosea Wheeler". Peegs. 247Sports. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ^ Flick, Daniel (August 6, 2025). "'Great Addition': Indiana DL Hosea Wheeler 'Making Plays All Over' in Practice". Indiana Hoosiers on SI. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ^ Gaylord-Day, Kaden (December 5, 2023). "WKU Football has a slew of players to earn All-Conference recognition". WBKO. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ^ Ankony, Jack (December 16, 2025). "Transfer Defensive Lineman Hosea Wheeler Commits To Indiana". Indiana Hoosiers on SI. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ^ Kelly, Jared (August 1, 2025). "Indiana DT Hosea Wheeler poised for instant impact: 'He's gonna be great for us'". Peegs. 247Sports. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ^ "Tops lead way in All-CUSA selections". Bowling Green Daily News. December 10, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ^ Lavery, Colin (March 1, 2025). "Indiana Football Incoming Transfer Profile: Hosea Wheeler". Athlon Sports. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ^ Glenesk, Matthew (December 16, 2024). "IU football keeps working in transfer portal, adds all-conference defensive tackle". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ^ McMahon, Colin (August 23, 2025). "'We're Like Brothers': Hosea Wheeler on Indiana defensive line's bond". TheHoosier. On3.com. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ^ Flick, Daniel (August 27, 2025). "How Indiana Plans to Replace CJ West, James Carpenter on 'Very Good' Defensive Line". Indiana Hoosiers on SI. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 9, 2025.