American football player
Zakee Kai Wheatley is an American college football safety for the Penn State Nittany Lions .
High school career
Wheatley attended Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn, Maryland . Playing both wide receiver and safety, he recorded five interceptions, seven pass breakups and 30 tackles on defense, while hauling in 56 receptions for 810 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior.[ 2] Pennsylvania State University , over offers from Boston College , Michigan State , and Virginia .[ 3] [ 4]
College career
In 2021, Wheatly played sparingly in four games, earning a redshirt.[ 5] [ 6] Auburn the following season, he recorded his first career interception.[ 7] [ 8] Kevin Winston Jr. .[ 9] 2025 NFL draft , after totaling 77 total tackles, four pass breakups, 1.5 tackles for loss and one interception through 14 games.[ 10] 2024 Fiesta Bowl , Wheatly was named the game's defensive MVP after recording an interception and a fumble recovery, helping lead Penn State to a 31–14 victory.[ 11]
References
^ Snyder, Ryan (January 1, 2025). "Zakee Wheatley and Tyler Warren take home MVP honors in Fiesta Bowl following Penn State's win over Boise State" . on3.com . Retrieved January 1, 2025 . ^ Andrews, Kyle J. (March 31, 2020). "Spalding receiver Zakee Wheatley considers college offers, stays focused on title in fall" . Baltimore Sun . Retrieved January 1, 2025 . ^ "Archbishop Spalding wide receiver, 4-star recruit Zakee Wheatley commits to Penn State" . Capital Gazette . April 10, 2020. Retrieved January 1, 2025 .^ Upadhyaya, Parth. "Months away from his dream, incoming Penn State freshman Zakee Wheatley stays focused on goals" . Centre Daily Times . ^ Flounders, Bob (May 25, 2022). "Young Penn State safety Zakee Wheatley is making a strong push for a large role on the Lions' 2022 defense" . The Progress . Retrieved January 1, 2025 . ^ Sauber, Jon. "As he starts his 2nd year with Penn State football, is Zakee Wheatley the next breakout star?" . Centre Daily Times . ^ "Young safeties Zakee Wheatley, Jaylen Reed bring playmaking ability to No. 14 Penn State's secondary" . Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . Retrieved January 1, 2025 .^ Flounders, Bob (January 26, 2023). "Potential 2023 breakouts: Penn State's Zakee Wheatley is building a reputation as a ballhawk" . pennlive . Retrieved January 1, 2025 . ^ Alenstein, Lyle (October 8, 2024). "Penn State safety Zakee Wheatley hasn't missed a beat in light of Kevin Winston Jr.'s injury" . The Daily Collegian . Retrieved January 1, 2025 . ^ Boley, Austin (December 24, 2024). "Penn State football's Zakee Wheatley returning in 2025" . WGAL . Retrieved January 1, 2025 . ^ Ralph, Max (January 1, 2025). "Penn State's Tyler Warren, Zakee Wheatley take home Fiesta Bowl Player of the Game honors" . pennlive . Retrieved January 1, 2025 .
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