Ontaria Wilson

Ontaria Wilson
New York Jets
Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	August 12, 1999 (age 25); Ashburn, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school:	Turner County
College:	Florida State (2018–2022)
Undrafted:	2023
Career history
	Los Angeles Chargers (2023)*; Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2024); New York Jets (2025–present);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:	Active

Ontaria "Pokey" Wilson (born August 12, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL).

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
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in (1.83 m)	181 lb (82 kg)	32 in (0.81 m)	9+5⁄8 in (0.24 m)	4.60 s	1.62 s	2.77 s	4.40 s	7.16 s	32.0 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]

References

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

External links

[Texans-1] "Ontaria Wilson". Florida State Seminoles. Retrieved June 15, 2024.

[WPGbio-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.

[2024Notes-7] "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.

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