Overview
- Wheatley announced his decision on X, thanking supporters and stating he will focus on draft preparation.
- His choice rules him out of the Dec. 27 Pinstripe Bowl against Clemson at Yankee Stadium in New York City.
- The 6-2, 202-pound safety recorded 74 tackles this regular season and finished with 223 tackles and six interceptions in his career.
- He moved from cornerback to safety in 2022 and emerged as a two-year starter in a group developed by assistant Anthony Poindexter.
- Defensive tackle Zane Durant previously opted out of the bowl, leaving Penn State without another key defender for the matchup.