Michael Wiley (running back)

Michael Wiley (born November 10, 2000) is an American football running back for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arizona Wildcats and signed with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2024.

Early life and high school
Wiley was born on November 10, 2000, in Houston, Texas. He attended Strake Jesuit College Preparatory where he lettered in football, basketball, and track. Coming out of high school, Wiley was rated as a three-star recruit where he garnered interest from schools such as Arizona, Iowa State, Utah, and Toledo. Wiley decided to commit to play college football for the Arizona Wildcats.

College career
In week three of the 2020 season, Wiley had a breakout game rushing seven times for 123 yards. In Wiley's first three seasons in 2019, 2020, and 2021 he rushed 153 times for 630 yards and five touchdowns, while also notching 59 receptions for 495 yards and four touchdowns. In the 2022 regular-season finale, Wiley rushed for 214 yards and three touchdowns, as he helped Arizona beat rival Arizona State. For his performance against Arizona State, Wiley was named the game's MVP. During the 2022 season, Wiley rushed for 771 yards and eight touchdowns, while also bringing in 36 receptions for 349 yards and three touchdowns. For his performance on the 2022 season, Wiley was named an all Pac-12 honorable mention. Wiley entered the 2023 season as a team Captain for the Wildcats. During the 2023 season, Wiley rushed for 311 yards and three touchdowns, while also hauling in 28 receptions for 306 yards and five touchdowns. Wiley finished his career at Arizona rushing for 1,712 yards and 16 touchdowns with 1,150 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns.

Professional career
Wiley signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2024. He was also selected by the DC Defenders in the sixth round of the 2024 UFL draft on July 17.