Wyett Ekeler

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Wyett Ekeler
No. 42 – Indianapolis Colts
Position Safety
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2001-03-15) March 15, 2001 (age 24)
Windsor, Colorado, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school Windsor
College Wyoming (2020–2024)
NFL draft 2025: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Wyett Ekeler (born March 15, 2001) is an American professional football safety for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wyoming Cowboys.

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Early life

Ekeler attended Windsor High School in Windsor, Colorado. As a senior, he was named the 4A Northern Colorado Offensive Player of the Year after rushing for 1,435 yards and 22 touchdowns. [1] Coming out of high school, Ekeler committed to play college football for the Wyoming Cowboys. [2]

College career

In his first two seasons in 2020 and 2021, Ekeler combined to make just seven tackles combined. [3] In 2022, he earned a starting spot in the Cowboys secondary where he notched 67 tackles. [4] In week 5 of the 2023 season, Ekeler notched two tackles for loss, two sacks, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in a win over New Mexico, where he was named the Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Week. [5] In week 14, he returned an interception 38 yards for a touchdown in a blowout win against Nevada Wolf Pack and was once again named the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Week. [6] Ekeler finished the 2023 season with 77 tackles, two sacks, seven pass deflections, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery. [7] In his final collegiate season in 2024, he recorded 46 tackles; after the season, he declared for the 2025 NFL draft. [8]

Professional career

On December 30, 2025, Ekeler was signed to the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad. [9] He signed a reserve/future contract with Indianapolis on January 5, 2026. [10]

Personal life

He is the brother of NFL running back Austin Ekeler. [11]

References

  1. ↑ Watson-Fisher, Jadyn (9 September 2022). "Windsor grad Wyett Ekeler among familiar faces opposing UNC football at Wyoming". Fort Morgan Times. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
  2. ↑ "Windsor's Wyett Ekeler, brother of NFL player Austin Ekeler, commits to Wyoming". The Coloradoan. 23 October 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
  3. ↑ Taylor, Alex. "UW safety Wyett Ekeler building off two-sack game against New Mexico". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
  4. ↑ Taylor, Alex. "Wyett Ekeler looking to take the next step for Cowboys". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
  5. ↑ Thorburn, Ryan. "Wyoming safety Wyett Ekeler making his presence felt in Pokes secondary". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
  6. ↑ Thorburn, Ryan. "Wyoming Cowboys safety Wyett Ekeler named Mountain West player of the week". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
  7. ↑ Taylor, Alex. "Safety Wyett Ekeler building off career year at UW". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
  8. ↑ Feldman, Bruce (21 February 2025). "Which NFL Draft 2025 prospects will show off at the combine? Revisiting Bruce Feldman's Freaks List". The Athletic. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
  9. ↑ "Colts sign CB Wyett Ekeler to practice squad, release T Zach Thomas from practice squad". Colts.com. December 30, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Colts sign 16 players to reserve/future contracts, sign LB Austin Ajiake to one-year contract extension". Colts.com. January 5, 2026.
  11. ↑ Delaney, Anne (31 August 2019). "Wyett Ekeler ready for Windsor football, with support from NFL brother Austin Ekeler". Greely Tribune. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
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