THE OFFICIAL ATHLETICS SITE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA LIONS

UNA 2024: Played in one game against Utah Tech (Oct. 5).

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped locally at Brooks High School for Coach Timothy Bowens ... Helped Brooks finish with an 8-5 record and a 5-2 record in 4A Region 7 ... Appeared in the AHSAA playoffs three times, including two quarterfinal appearances ... Starred on both sides of the football at guard, center and defensive tackle ... Named to the Alabama squad for the 2023 Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Game ... Two-time first team All-Region and All-Area selection ... Also lettered in track and field with the Lions ... Placed second in the shotput at the 2023 State Championship ... Made all A's, earning an honors diploma, the Duke Award and honors society.

PERSONAL: From Killen, Ala. ... Son of Jerry Wheeler and Linsey Hood ... His father, Jerry, played baseball at Bevill State ... His stepmother, Jessica Wheeler, is a UNA graduate ... Has eight siblings — Elijah, Maddie, Caleb, Callen, Caden, Jerry, Chance and Bella.