Charles Wiley (Canadian football)

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Charles Wiley
No. 93 – Calgary Stampeders
Position: Defensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (1998-05-18) May 18, 1998 (age 27)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school: Stockbridge (Stockbridge, Georgia)
College: Ole Miss (2017–2019)
UTSA (2020–2021)
NFL draft: 2022: undrafted
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:American
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Stats at CFL.ca

Charles A. Wiley (born May 18, 1998) is an American professional football defensive lineman for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Wiley played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels and the UTSA Roadrunners. He also had stints in the National Football League (NFL) with the Baltimore Ravens, New York Giants and Cleveland Browns and in the XFL with the Houston Roughnecks.

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College career

Wiley played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels from 2016 to 2019 and the UTSA Roadrunners from 2020 to 2021. [1] He appeared in 33 games for Ole Miss, making 57 tackles, including 12 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks. [2] Wiley transferred to UTSA for his last two years of eligibility, dressing in 26 games. He logged 79 tackles, including 19 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, two pass breakups and three fumble recoveries. [3] One of those fumbles he recovered was returned for a touchdown against Lamar in a blowout win. [4]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m)
251 lb
(114 kg)
32+78 in
(0.84 m)
9+18 in
(0.23 m)
4.53 s1.55 s2.63 s4.47 s7.61 s33.5 in
(0.85 m)
9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)
27 reps
All values from Pro Day [5]

Baltimore Ravens

After not being selected in the 2022 NFL draft, Wiley signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent. [6] He was waived on August 30. [7]

New York Giants

On August 31, the New York Giants signed Wiley to the practice squad. [8] He was released on September 27. [9]

Houston Roughnecks

Wiley signed with the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL on February 1, 2023. [10] He played in seven games, recording six tackles and one sack. [11] He was released on August 6 when he was called up to the NFL. [12]

Cleveland Browns

On August 7, it was announced that the Cleveland Browns signed Wiley. [13] He was waived on August 24. [14]

Calgary Stampeders

On January 29, 2024, Wiley signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL. [15] He made his first start against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on June 7. [16] Wiley registered his first sack against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on July 12, when he took down Zach Collaros. [1] At the end of his rookie campaign, he played in ten games, making 13 tackles and two sacks. [17]

References

  1. 1 2 "Charles Wiley". Calgary Stampeders . Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  2. "Charles Wiley - Football". Ole Miss Athletics . Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  3. "Charles Wiley - 2021 UTSA Football Roster". UTSA Athletics. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  4. Luca, Greg (September 12, 2021). "Roadrunners extra points: UTSA 54, Lamar 0". San Antonio Express-News . Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  5. "Charles Wiley Football Scout". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  6. Miketinac, Charles (May 2, 2022). "UTSA'S Wiley: "Nevermore" a free agent". KABB . Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  7. Mink, Ryan (August 30, 2022). "Ravens Make Roster Cuts to 53". Baltimore Ravens. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  8. Reed, Josh (September 1, 2022). "Recently Released Ravens' Lineman Claimed by New York Giants: Reports". Heavy Sports. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  9. DaSilva, Cameron (September 27, 2022). "Giants waive RB Antonio Williams, cut LB Charles Wiley from practice squad". Giants Wire. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  10. Willsmore, Evan (February 1, 2023). "XFL 2023: Houston Roughnecks Add Pair of Wideouts, Make More Trades". XFLNewsHub.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  11. "Charles Wiley Football Statistics | The Football Database". FootballDB.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  12. Willsmore, Evan (August 9, 2023). "XFL 2023: Two More Houston Roughnecks Players Move Up To NFL, New Kicker Acquired". XFLNewsHub.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  13. Cabot, Mary Kay (August 7, 2023). "Browns add edge defender for depth in wake of injuries to Alex Wright and Isaiah Thomas". Cleveland.com . Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  14. "Browns make roster moves". Cleveland Browns . August 24, 2023. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  15. "Calgary Stampeders sign former NFL defensive end Charles Wiley". 3DownNation. January 29, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  16. "Stampeders' fresh running back duo headlines new look line-up". 3DownNation. June 6, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  17. "Charles Wiley". CFL.ca . Retrieved August 27, 2025.