Who is Markus Wheaton of the Pittsburgh Steelers?
Who is Markus Wheaton of the Pittsburgh Steelers?
Markus Wheaton. Markus Levonte Wheaton (born February 7, 1991) is an American football wide receiver and kick returner who is currently a free agent. He played college football for Oregon State University and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
When did Markus Wheaton play for Oregon State?
While attending Oregon State University, Wheaton played for the Oregon State Beavers football team from 2009 to 2012. As a senior in 2012, he was a first-team All- Pac-12 Conference selection. During his college career, he recorded 227 receptions for 2,994 yards and 16 touchdowns.
When did Markus Wheaton get released from the Bears?
On March 14, 2018, Wheaton was released by the Bears after recording only three receptions for 41 yards in 2017. On May 2, 2018, Wheaton signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. He was released by the team on September 12, 2018. He retired on January 22, 2019.
When did Markus Wheaton go on injured reserve?
Wheaton played in three games in the 2016 season with two starts recording four catches for 51 yards and a touchdown before suffering a shoulder injury. He was placed on injured reserve on November 19, 2016.
Where did Markus Wheaton go to high school?
Wheaton was born in Phoenix, Arizona. He attended Mountain Pointe High School, and played for the Mountain Pointe Pride high school football team from 2005–2007.
When did Markus Wheaton make his NFL debut?
Wheaton made his NFL debut on September 8, 2013 against the Tennessee Titans. On September 29, 2013, Wheaton made his first career start and made 3 catches for 26 yards in a 34–27 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. During a Week 11 matchup with the Detroit Lions, he made a season-high 3 receptions for 38 yards.