Charles Wiley

Charles A. Wiley (born May 18, 1998) is an American professional football defensive lineman for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Wiley played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels and the UTSA Roadrunners. He also had stints in the National Football League (NFL) with the Baltimore Ravens, New York Giants and Cleveland Browns and in the XFL with the Houston Roughnecks.

College career Wiley played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels from 2016 to 2019 and the UTSA Roadrunners from 2020 to 2021. He appeared in 33 games for Ole Miss, making 57 tackles, including 12 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks. Wiley transferred to UTSA for his last two years of eligibility, dressing in 26 games. He logged 79 tackles, including 19 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, two pass breakups and three fumble recoveries. One of those fumbles he recovered was returned for a touchdown against Lamar in a blowout win.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens After not being selected in the 2022 NFL draft, Wiley signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on August 30.

New York Giants On August 31, the New York Giants signed Wiley to the practice squad. He was released on September 27.

Houston Roughnecks Wiley signed with the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL on February 1, 2023. He played in seven games, recording six tackles and one sack. He was released on August 6 when he was called up to the NFL.

Cleveland Browns On August 7, it was announced that the Cleveland Browns signed Wiley. He was waived on August 24.

Calgary Stampeders On January 29, 2024, Wiley signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL. He made his first start against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on June 7. Wiley registered his first sack against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on July 12, when he took down Zach Collaros.