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).

Ontaria Wilson
No. 80     Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Born: (1999-08-12) August 12, 1999 (age 25)
Ashburn, Georgia, U.S.
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Wide receiver
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight175 lb (79 kg)
CollegeFlorida State (2018–2022)
High schoolTurner County
Career history
As player
2023Los Angeles Chargers*
2024–presentWinnipeg Blue Bombers
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career stats

College career

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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]

Professional career

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Los Angeles Chargers

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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]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

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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.

References

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  1. ^ "Ontaria Wilson". Florida State Seminoles. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Ontaria Wilson". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  3. ^ "Turner County's Wilson signs with Chargers". The Tifton Gazette. May 2, 2023.
  4. ^ "Pokey Wilson: Does not make team". CBS Sports. August 29, 2023.
  5. ^ "Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Games Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  7. ^ "Wilson shines in breakout performance, leading Bombers to thrilling win". Winnipeg Free Press. July 12, 2024.
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