Former Arizona running back Michael Wiley is the latest Wildcat to commit to playing in next week's Reese's Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama leading up to the NFL Draft.
Wiley joins left tackle and projected first-round pick Jordan Morgan, wide receiver Jacob Cowing and tight end Tanner McLachlan as ex-Wildcats to play in the Senior Bowl.Β Β
The all-star showcase features the top college football seniors who are striving to improve their NFL Draft stock. Wiley is expected to land in the third day of the NFL Draft (rounds 4-7) or sign as an undrafted free agent.Β
Wiley, a member of Arizonaβs 2019 recruiting class and three-year starter, is the Wildcatsβ all-time receiving leader (1,150 yards and 12 touchdowns) for a running back. He finished his UA career with 1,712 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns.Β
Wiley scored eight touchdowns in the Territorial Cup game over his five-year career; he was named the Territorial Cup MVP in 2022 for his 214-yard, three-touchdown performance. Wiley scored the only touchdown in Arizona's 70-7 loss to Arizona State in the pandemic-influenced 2020 season.
Wiley scored a touchdown in the final five games of the 2021 season, then scored in seven of 11 appearances in '22; he scored in four contests this season, albeit missed three games with an ankle injury.Β
Wiley, McLachlan, Morgan and Cowing will play in the Senior Bowl this upcoming Saturday (Feb. 3) at 11 a.m. on NFL Network.Β
Best way to describe the start of Michael Wileyβs career with the Arizona football program, in his words: βIt was a shit show," the UA running back said while speaking with media on Dec. 19, 2023. (Justin Spears/Arizona Daily Star)
