In his redshirt freshman season, he played on special teams, ending up with two blocked kicks.

He also had a huge game against Air Force, making 11 tackles and breaking up two passes in a 43-26 victory over Air Force, eventually to be named MWC Defensive Player of the Week.

Wendling was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round with the 184th overall pick in the 2007 NFL draft.

Wendling was named a special teams Pro Bowl alternate for the NFC during the 2010 NFL season.

[3] Wendling's wife suggested that he grow out a mullet while watching a Colorado Rockies baseball game in which one of the players donned the prolific hairstyle.