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American gridiron football player (born 1999) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ontaria "Pokey" Wilson (born August 12, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
No. 80 Winnipeg Blue Bombers | |
Born: | Ashburn, Georgia, U.S. | August 12, 1999
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Career information | |
Status | Active |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | Wide receiver |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
College | Florida State (2018–2022) |
High school | Turner County |
Career history | |
As player | |
2023 | Los Angeles Chargers* |
2024–present | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career stats | |
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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]
After going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft, Wilson was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent.[3] At the end of training camp, he was released on August 29, 2023.[4]
On October 30, 2023, Wilson signed a futures contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[5] Following training camp in 2024, he made the team's active roster as an opening day starter.[6] He made his professional debut on June 6, 2024, against the Montreal Alouettes, where he had one reception for 16 yards.[6] 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.[7] The 13 catches tied for second all-time in Blue Bombers history.
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