Jake Wheeler Class: Junior Hometown: Hollywood, Fla. High School: American Heritage HS Height / Weight: 6-7 / 300 Position: Offensive Lineman Experience: 1V

As a Sophomore (2012): Served as a reserve offensive lineman ... member of the scout team offense.

As a Redshirt Freshman (2011): Played in all 12 games as a reserve tackle and special teams performer ... helped the offense rank third in the ACC in rushing (169.3 yards per game) and fourth in fewest sacks allowed (1.4 pg) ... a regular on the PAT/FG team.

As a Freshman (2010): Redshirted.

At American Heritage High School: A versatile, two-way player ... started at offensive tackle and defensive end ... helped the Patriots to a 9-3 record and an appearance in the region final as a senior ... led the team in fumble recoveries as a junior and senior ... also blocked kicks in both seasons ... played in the 2009 Florida North-South All-Star game ... also participated in basketball, track and field, volleyball and baseball ... had a number of scholarship offers in basketball ... also considered Duke and Syracuse ... coached by Byron Walker.

Personal: Born in Hollywood, Fla. ... parents are Jim and Kathy Wheeler ... first name is Jacob ... nickname is Big Wheels ... brother, Jared, is a sophomore offensive lineman on the Miami football team ... would like to major in either business or kinesiology ... enrolled in letters and sciences.