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Ernie Wheelwright

Wheelwright in 2009
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Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	(1984-07-10) July 10, 1984 (age 40) Columbus, Ohio
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:	Walnut Ridge (Columbus, Ohio)
College:	Minnesota
Undrafted:	2008
Career history
Baltimore Ravens (2008) Saskatchewan Roughriders (2011-2012)
CFL status:	International
Career CFL statistics
Receptions: 2 Receiving yards: 18 Receiving touchdowns: 0
Player stats at PFR

Ernest Lamont Wheelwright, IV (born July 10, 1984) is a former American football player. He played as a wide receiver. Ernie Wheelwright is well-known for his time playing college football at the University of Minnesota. He was a very successful player there.

Early Life and College Career

Ernie Wheelwright was born in Columbus, Ohio. He went to Walnut Ridge High School in his hometown. After high school, he played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

From 2004 to 2007, Wheelwright was a key player for the Gophers. He started in 44 of the 49 games he played. He was a constant threat in their passing game. He even tied a school record for scoring touchdowns in seven games in a row. This happened between 2006 and 2007.

Ernie Wheelwright holds impressive records at the University of Minnesota. He is third on the Gophers' all-time list for career receptions. He also ranks third for career receiving yards. He caught 159 passes for a total of 2,434 yards. He scored 26 touchdowns, which is the second-highest in school history. He also had six games where he gained over 100 receiving yards. Many people consider him one of the best wide receivers in the school's history.

Professional Football

After his college career, Ernie Wheelwright joined the Baltimore Ravens in 2008. He signed with them as an undrafted free agent. This means he was not chosen in the main player draft. Later, he played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. This team is part of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for them from 2011 to 2012.

Family Connections

Ernie Wheelwright comes from a family of athletes and performers. His grandfather is also named Ernie Wheelwright. His grandfather was an actor and a running back for the New Orleans Saints.

Ernie also has a younger brother named Robert Wheelwright. Robert also played football as a wide receiver. He played for the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Wheelwright scoring a touchdown against Bowling Green in 2007.