Hosea Wheeler

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Hosea Wheeler
Baylor Bears
Position Defensive lineman
Class
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Redshirt
Senior
Personal information
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school Franklin (Elk Grove, California)
College
Awards and highlights
Stats at ESPN

Hosea Wheeler is an American college football defensive lineman for the Baylor Bears. He previously played for the Sacramento City Panthers, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, and Indiana Hoosiers.

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Early life

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

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 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] He made one tackle in Indiana's 27–21 win against the Miami Hurricanes in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship. [13] At the end of the 2025 season, Wheeler entered the NCAA transfer portal. [14] [15]

On January 25, 2026, Wheeler announced his transfer to the Baylor Bears. [16]

References

  1. ↑ "Hosea Wheeler". Indiana University Athletics. Archived from the original on December 31, 2025. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
  2. ↑ Niziolek, Michael (December 17, 2024). "Indiana football lands commitment from All-Conference USA defensive tackle". The Herald-Times . Archived from the original on December 24, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  3. 1 2 Weaver, Matt (December 16, 2025). "Indiana picks up a commitment from D-line transfer Hosea Wheeler". Peegs. 247Sports. Archived from the original on December 16, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  4. ↑ Flick, Daniel (August 6, 2025). "'Great Addition': Indiana DL Hosea Wheeler 'Making Plays All Over' in Practice". Indiana Hoosiers on SI. Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on August 13, 2025. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  5. ↑ Gaylord-Day, Kaden (December 5, 2023). "WKU Football has a slew of players to earn All-Conference recognition". WBKO . Archived from the original on December 31, 2025. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  6. ↑ Ankony, Jack (December 16, 2024). "Transfer Defensive Lineman Hosea Wheeler Commits To Indiana". Indiana Hoosiers on SI. Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on December 17, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  7. ↑ Kelly, Jared (August 1, 2025). "Indiana DT Hosea Wheeler poised for instant impact: 'He's gonna be great for us'". Peegs. 247Sports. Archived from the original on December 31, 2025. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Tops lead way in All-CUSA selections". Bowling Green Daily News . December 10, 2024. Archived from the original on December 31, 2025. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  9. ↑ Lavery, Colin (March 1, 2025). "Indiana Football Incoming Transfer Profile: Hosea Wheeler". Athlon Sports . Archived from the original on December 31, 2025. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  10. ↑ Glenesk, Matthew (December 16, 2024). "IU football keeps working in transfer portal, adds all-conference defensive tackle". The Indianapolis Star . Archived from the original on December 28, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  11. ↑ McMahon, Colin (August 23, 2025). "'We're Like Brothers': Hosea Wheeler on Indiana defensive line's bond". TheHoosier. On3.com. Archived from the original on August 26, 2025. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  12. ↑ 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. Archived from the original on October 11, 2025. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Indiana 27-21 Miami (Jan 19, 2026) Box Score". ESPN . Archived from the original on January 20, 2026. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  14. ↑ Truax, Barkley (January 22, 2026). "Indiana DL Hosea Wheeler enters NCAA transfer portal". On3.com . Archived from the original on January 23, 2026. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  15. ↑ Hillman, Owen (January 22, 2026). "Indiana Loses DT to Transfer Portal After National Championship". Newsweek . Archived from the original on January 23, 2026. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  16. ↑ Losada, Antonio G (January 25, 2026). "Indiana Loses Defensive Lineman to Big 12 Program in College Football Transfer Portal". Athlon Sports . Archived from the original on January 25, 2026. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
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