Ontaria Wilson

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Ontaria Wilson
Personal information
Born: (1999-08-12) August 12, 1999 (age 26)
Ashburn, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
Position: Wide receiver
High school: Turner County
College: Florida State (2018–2022)
NFL draft: 2023: undrafted
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ontaria "Pokey" Wilson (born August 12, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver.

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College career

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

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 0+18 in
(1.83 m)
181 lb
(82 kg)
32 in
(0.81 m)
9+58 in
(0.24 m)
4.60 s1.62 s2.77 s4.40 s7.16 s32.0 in
(0.81 m)
10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)
8 reps
All values from Pro Day [3]

Los Angeles Chargers

After going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft, Wilson was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent. [4] At the end of training camp, he was released on August 29, 2023. [5]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

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

New York Jets

On January 16, 2025, Wilson signed a reserve/future contract with the New York Jets. [9] He was waived on August 23. [10]

References

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