He was also a member of the San Diego Chargers, Detroit Lions, and St. Louis Rams but did not appear in any games for any of those teams.
[3] He rushed 193 times for 2,284 yards and 33 touchdowns his senior year in 1995, garnering all-state and USA Today honorable mention All-USA recognition.
[4] He started all of the team's games in 1997, accumulating 30 tackles, one interception and eight pass breakups while also returning seven punts for 91 yards.
He recorded 50 tackles, four interceptions, and eight pass breakups his senior season in 1999, and was named second-team All-Big 12 by the coaches.
[4] Wheeler was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the sixth round, with the 203rd overall pick, of the 2000 NFL draft.
[6] Wheeler signed with the Los Angeles Avengers of the Arena Football League (AFL) on December 3, 2002.
[9] He played in 15 games, all starts, during the 2003 season, recording 52 solo tackles, 19 assisted tackles, five interceptions, 15 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, two fumbles recoveries and one blocked kick, earning AFL All-Rookie team honors as a defensive specialist.
[10] Wheeler later spent time coaching defensive backs at Sacramento High School and American River College.