Hosea Wheeler

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Hosea Wheeler
No. 0 – Indiana Hoosiers
Position Defensive lineman
Class
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Redshirt
Senior
Personal information
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school Franklin (Elk Grove, California)
College
Awards and highlights
  • First-team All-Conference USA (2024)
  • Second-team All-Conference USA (2023)
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.

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Early life

Wheeler attended Franklin High School in Elk Grove, California. An unranked college football prospect with no scholarship offers from major programs, he committed to play for the Sacramento City Panthers. [1]

College career

Wheeler played his first season of college football for the Sacramento City Panthers, recording 24 tackles in nine games. [2] He played the 2022–2024 seasons for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, redshirting the 2022 season after appearing in four games. [3] 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. [2] Wheeler was named second-team All-Conference USA at defensive tackle in 2023. [4] [5] He started in all 14 games in 2024, recording 75 tackles, two sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and two blocked kicks. [6] Wheeler was named first-team All-Conference USA in 2024. [7]

Wheeler transferred to play his final season of NCAA eligibility for the Indiana Hoosiers in 2025, [8] [9] a team that had vacancies at defensive tackle after the graduation of James Carpenter and CJ West. [10] [11]

References

  1. ↑ Niziolek, Michael (December 17, 2024). "Indiana football lands commitment from All-Conference USA defensive tackle". The Herald-Times . Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Weaver, Matt (December 16, 2025). "Indiana picks up a commitment from D-line transfer Hosea Wheeler". Peegs. 247Sports . Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ Gaylord-Day, Kaden (December 5, 2023). "WKU Football has a slew of players to earn All-Conference recognition". WBKO . Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  5. ↑ Ankony, Jack (December 16, 2025). "Transfer Defensive Lineman Hosea Wheeler Commits To Indiana". Indiana Hoosiers on SI. Sports Illustrated . Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ "Tops lead way in All-CUSA selections". Bowling Green Daily News . December 10, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  8. ↑ Lavery, Colin (March 1, 2025). "Indiana Football Incoming Transfer Profile: Hosea Wheeler". Athlon Sports . Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  9. ↑ Glenesk, Matthew (December 16, 2024). "IU football keeps working in transfer portal, adds all-conference defensive tackle". The Indianapolis Star . Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  10. ↑ McMahon, Colin (August 23, 2025). "'We're Like Brothers': Hosea Wheeler on Indiana defensive line's bond". TheHoosier. On3.com . Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  11. ↑ 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.
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