Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Tyrone Wheatley Jr. was born February 4, 1997, in Buffalo, New York. He is a tackle in the NFL.

On August 5, 2018, Stony Brook announced that Wheatley had transferred to the Seawolves. Moving from FBS to FCS, he was eligible immediately. Wheatley made his first start at tight end for Stony Brook on September 22 against Richmond. Wheatley started in eight games for Stony Brook, recording six receptions for 36 yards on the season.

After the season, Wheatley transferred to Morgan State, where his father, Tyrone Wheatley, was in his first year as the head coach, but did not play in a single game or record any statistics.

He signed with the Chicago Bears on June 17, 2021. Wheatley was waived during final roster cuts, but re-signed to the team's practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bears on January 11, 2022. He was waived on May 6, 2022.