Hunter Wohler

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Hunter Wohler
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Wohler in 2024
No. 30 – Indianapolis Colts
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (2003-01-12) January 12, 2003 (age 22)
Muskego, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:213 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school: Muskego (WI)
College: Wisconsin (2021–2024)
NFL draft: 2025: 7th round, 232nd pick
Career history
Roster status:Injured reserve
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Hunter Wohler (born January 12, 2003) is an American professional football safety for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers and was selected by the Colts in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft.

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Early life

Wohler attended Muskego High School in Muskego, Wisconsin. During his career, he had 355 tackles and nine interceptions. [1] As a senior, he was the Wisconsin Gatorade Football Player of the Year. He committed to University of Wisconsin-Madison to play college football. [2] [3] [4]

College career

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Wohler during a 2024 Wisconsin football game

Wohler played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers as a safety. He played in all 13 games as a true freshman at Wisconsin in 2021, recording 17 tackles and one sack. He played in only six games with one start his sophomore year due to injury and finished the year with 21 tackles and one interception. Wohler returned to Wisconsin as a starter in 2023. [5] [6]

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
6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m)
213 lb
(97 kg)
30+58 in
(0.78 m)
9+14 in
(0.23 m)
4.57 s1.54 s2.66 s4.25 s6.72 s37.0 in
(0.94 m)
10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)
All values from NFL Combine [7] [8]

On April 26, 2025, Wohler was selected 232nd overall in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts. [9] He signed a four-year contract with the Colts on May 9. [10] The Colts initially listed him as a linebacker before reverting him back to a safety, though general manager Chris Ballard stated that Wohler would spend time playing both positions. [11] He was placed on injured reserve on August 18, ending his 2025 season after suffering a Lisfranc injury. [12]

References

  1. Hogg, Curt (2020-08-21). "What makes UW recruit Hunter Wohler the state's most dynamic player". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Milwaukee and Wisconsin breaking news and investigations. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  2. 4-star safety Hunter Wohler of Muskego tweets commitment to Badgers for Class of 2021
  3. ‘Never say never’: Why 4-star safety Hunter Wohler chose Wisconsin over Ohio State
  4. Wisconsin Badgers freshman Hunter Wohler possesses talent, an air of maturity and a championship pedigree from his days at Muskego
  5. Versatility makes Hunter Wohler crucial to Wisconsin defense
  6. Wisconsin football fans react to Hunter Wohler's spectacular performance today vs. Georgia Southern
  7. Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "Hunter Wohler Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  8. "Hunter Wohler College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  9. Stankevitz, JJ (April 26, 2025). "Colts select Wisconsin linebacker Hunter Wohler in seventh round of 2025 NFL Draft". Colts.com. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
  10. Newell, Nat (May 9, 2025). "Colts sign seven draft picks; see who signed and estimated contracts". The Indianapolis Star . Retrieved May 9, 2025.
  11. Bowen, Kevin (June 19, 2025). "Is Hunter Wohler Playing Linebacker Or Safety For Colts?". 107.5 The Fan. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  12. Atkins, Nate; Erickson, Joel A. (August 18, 2025). "Colts place another 2025 draft pick on injured reserve". The Indianapolis Star . Retrieved August 19, 2025.