Ontaria Wilson

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Ontaria Wilson
No. 80 – Winnipeg Blue Bombers
PositionWide receiver
Personal information
Born (1999-08-12) August 12, 1999 (age 26)
Ashburn, Georgia, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High schoolTurner County
CollegeFlorida State (2018–2022)
NFL draft2023: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ontaria "Pokey" Wilson[1] (born August 12, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

College career

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After using a redshirt season in 2017, Wilson played college football for the Florida State Seminoles from 2018 to 2022.[2][3] He played in 51 games, starting in 36, where he had 108 receptions for 1,521 yards and 12 touchdowns.[3]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m) 		181 lb
(82 kg) 		32 in
(0.81 m) 		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.60 s 1.62 s 2.77 s 4.40 s 7.16 s 32.0 in
(0.81 m)		 10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		 8 reps
All values from Pro Day[4]

Los Angeles Chargers

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After going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft, Wilson was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent.[5] At the end of training camp, he was released on August 29, 2023.[6]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

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On October 30, 2023, Wilson signed a futures contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[7] Following training camp in 2024, he made the team's active roster as an opening day starter.[8] He made his professional debut on June 6, 2024, against the Montreal Alouettes, where he had one reception for 16 yards.[8] 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.[9] The 13 catches tied for second all-time in Blue Bombers history.

New York Jets

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On January 16, 2025, Wilson signed a reserve/future contract with the New York Jets.[10] He was waived on August 23.[11]

Personal life

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Wilson's nickname is "Pokey", as his grandmother stated that he looked like a Pokémon as a baby.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Jets Sign WR Ontaria Wilson to Reserve/Future Contract". www.newyorkjets.com. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
  2. ^ "Ontaria Wilson". Florida State Seminoles. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Ontaria Wilson". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  4. ^ "Ontaria Wilson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  5. ^ "Turner County's Wilson signs with Chargers". The Tifton Gazette. May 2, 2023.
  6. ^ "Pokey Wilson: Does not make team". CBS Sports. August 29, 2023.
  7. ^ "Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Games Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  9. ^ "Wilson shines in breakout performance, leading Bombers to thrilling win". Winnipeg Free Press. July 12, 2024.
  10. ^ "Winnipeg Blue Bombers' REC Ontaria Wilson signs with New York Jets". 3 Down Nation. January 9, 2025.
  11. ^ Allen, Eric (August 23, 2025). "Jets Waive Six Players". NewYorkJets.com.
  12. ^ Tait, Ed (September 1, 2025). "Welcome back 'Pokey' | Ontaria Wilson FYI". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
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