Age, Biography and Wiki
Austin Wheatley is a 43-year-old American football tight end who was born on 16 November, 1977 in Milan, IL. He attended the University of Illinois and was drafted by the New York Giants in the fourth round of the 2000 NFL Draft.
Wheatley has played for the Giants, the New Orleans Saints, the Arizona Cardinals, and the San Francisco 49ers. He has also been a member of the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions.
Wheatley has been a part of two Super Bowl teams, the Giants in Super Bowl XXXV and the Saints in Super Bowl XLIV. He has also been a part of two Pro Bowl teams, the Giants in 2001 and the Saints in 2009.
Wheatley is married to his wife, Jennifer, and they have two children. He is currently a free agent.
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46 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
16 November, 1977 |
| Birthday |
16 November |
| Birthplace |
Milan, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 46 years old group.
Austin Wheatley Height, Weight & Measurements
At 46 years old, Austin Wheatley height is 6′ 3″ .
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6′ 3″ |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Austin Wheatley Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Austin Wheatley worth at the age of 46 years old? Austin Wheatley’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated
Austin Wheatley's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Austin Wheatley Social Network
Timeline
Wheatley was selected in the 5th round (158th overall) 2000 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints. As a rookie, he appeared in the first four games of the 2000 season. On August 28, 2001, he was released by the Saints. On October 5, 2001, he was signed by the Denver Broncos to their practice squad. He was released 11 days later on October 16. On December 26, 2001, he was signed by the Dallas Cowboys to their practice squad. On May 23, 2002, he was released by the Cowboys. On October 2, 2002, he was signed by the Oakland Raiders to their practice squad. He was released a week later.
On January 29, 2001, Wheatley and teammate Tutan Reyes where summoned to appear in court in regards to the beating of two men. The two players were alleged to have chased the two men after someone had broken into Reye's Chevrolet Suburban at Wheatley's apartment complex. The victims alleged they were assaulted without warning. Deputies said the two were not involved in the break-in.
Wheatley attended Iowa where he played both tight end and punter. As a freshman in 1995, he redshirted and was named the offensive scout team MVP against Wisconsin. In 1996, he played sparingly as a tight end and on special teams but recorded no statistics. In 1997, he played as a tight end and punter, early in the season. Midway through the season, he suffered and hand injury. For the season, as a tight end, he recorded seven receptions for 108 yards and one touchdown and as a punter he punted the ball five times with an average of 41 yards and the longest being 59 yards. Two of his five punts where downed inside the 20-yard line. He was named Special teams MVP against Northern Iowa and awarded the Offensive Hustle Award against Illinois. In 1998, he appeared in 11 games with one start, against Indiana. For the season he recorded nine receptions for 137 yards. He was awarded the Offensive Hustle award against Iowa State. As a senior in 1999, he appeared in 11 games with three starts. He recorded nine receptions for 103 yards.
Wheatley was born in Milan, Illinois and attended Rock Island High School in Rock Island, Illinois. While there, he lettered in football as well as track and field. He was named First-team Division 5A All-State, All-Metro and All-Conference as both a tight end and punter. He was named to the Top 100 Illinois Seniors by the Champaign News-Gazette as a tight end. In 1994, he averaged 43 yards-per-punt and recorded nine receptions for 271 yards with three touchdowns. He also set a school record with a 68-yard punt.
Austin Wheatley (born November 16, 1977) is a former American football tight end. He played college football at Iowa. He was drafted in the 5th round 158th overall) in the 2000 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints.
