An athletic offensive lineman with a big frame ... serves as a reserve tackle ... should battle for time in the fall. 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. |
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