The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2012 Football Roster
Roster
Wheeler, Michael

Jersey Number 36
Michael Wheeler
- Position:
- WR
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 191
- Class:
- Redshirt Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Sunnyvale, Texas
- High School:
- North Mesquite
Bio
A four-year reserve wide receiver ... played in five career games ... named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (Fall 2013) ... two-time all-district selection in high school ... second-team academic all-state selection as a senior ... also lettered in track and power lifting.
SENIOR (2013)
Played in one game ...second team Academic All-Big 12 choice ... earned offensive Scout Team Player of the week leading up to the Texas Tech game ... also saw time vs. the Red Raiders.
JUNIOR (2012)
Played on special teams vs. New Mexico.
SOPHOMORE (2011)
Played as reserve wide receiver against Rice, Iowa State and Texas Tech.
FRESHMAN (2010)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Michael Robinson at North Mesquite High School ... three-year letterman at wide receiver and kick returner ... tallied 77 catches for 2,500 yards in his career ... an all-district selection at wide receiver and kick as a senior and junior ... earned second-team academic all-state honors as a senior ... also lettered in track and power lifting.
PERSONAL
Born in Dallas, Texas ... majoring in advertising ... volunteered at a nursing home with his church throughout high school ... also enjoys golf, disc golf and singing ... three-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (spring 2011; fall 2011; spring 2012).
Played in one game ...second team Academic All-Big 12 choice ... earned offensive Scout Team Player of the week leading up to the Texas Tech game ... also saw time vs. the Red Raiders.
JUNIOR (2012)
Played on special teams vs. New Mexico.
SOPHOMORE (2011)
Played as reserve wide receiver against Rice, Iowa State and Texas Tech.
FRESHMAN (2010)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Michael Robinson at North Mesquite High School ... three-year letterman at wide receiver and kick returner ... tallied 77 catches for 2,500 yards in his career ... an all-district selection at wide receiver and kick as a senior and junior ... earned second-team academic all-state honors as a senior ... also lettered in track and power lifting.
PERSONAL
Born in Dallas, Texas ... majoring in advertising ... volunteered at a nursing home with his church throughout high school ... also enjoys golf, disc golf and singing ... three-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll (spring 2011; fall 2011; spring 2012).
THE WHEELER FILE
Nickname: Wheelz
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music
Favorite TV channel: National Geographic
Favorite TV show: Life/Planet Earth
I can't believe I watch: Next Top Chef
Favorite movie: Avatar
Sports hero: Jordan Shipley
Favorite superhero: Captain America
Favorite CD: Battle Studies by John Mayer
Nobody knows I can: Cut hair
Pet(s): Dogs (Tate, Ozzy, Roxie, Brooke)
Favorite video game: Halo Reach
Favorite cartoon character: Speedy Gonzales
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