28 Facts About Damen Wheeler

Damen Wheeler was a member of the San Diego Chargers, Detroit Lions, and St Louis Rams but did not appear in any games for any of those teams.

Damen Keoki Wheeler was born on September 3,1977 in Sacramento, California.

Damen Wheeler lettered in football, basketball, and track at Valley High School in Sacramento.

Damen Wheeler rushed 193 times for 2,284 yards and 33 touchdowns his senior year in 1995, garnering all-state and USA Today honorable mention All-USA recognition.

Damen Wheeler started two games his freshman year in 1996, recording two interceptions and six pass breakups on the season.

Damen Wheeler started all of the team's games in 1997, accumulating 30 tackles, one interception and eight pass breakups while returning seven punts for 91 yards.

Damen Wheeler played in 11 games, starting seven, in 1998 and led the team in defensive snaps played, totaling 45 tackles, one interception, and 17 pass breakups.

Damen Wheeler recorded 50 tackles, four interceptions, and eight pass breakups his senior season in 1999, and was named second-team All-Big 12 by the coaches.

Damen Wheeler set the school record for career pass breakups with 39.

Damen Wheeler was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the sixth round, with the 203rd overall pick, of the 2000 NFL draft.

Damen Wheeler was signed to the practice squad of the Detroit Lions of the NFL on August 31,2000.

Damen Wheeler started all 10 games for the Hitmen, recording 42 tackles and three interceptions while earning All-XFL honors.

Damen Wheeler then signed with the NFL's St Louis Rams on May 5,2001 but was later waived on September 1,2001.

Damen Wheeler was signed to the practice squad of the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL on October 14,2001.

Damen Wheeler was promoted to the active roster on December 7 and played in five games during the 2001 season, totaling eight solo tackles and two assisted tackles.

Damen Wheeler became a free agent after the season, and re-signed with the Jaguars on April 3,2002.

Damen Wheeler signed with the Los Angeles Avengers of the Arena Football League on December 3,2002.

Damen Wheeler played in 15 games, all starts, during the 2003 season, recording 52 solo tackles, 19 assisted tackles, five interceptions, 15 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, two fumbles recoveries and one blocked kick, earning AFL All-Rookie team honors as a defensive specialist.

Damen Wheeler re-signed with the team on February 2,2004.

Damen Wheeler appeared in nine games in 2004, accumulating 25 solo tackles, five assisted tackles, four interceptions, seven pass breakups, and one forced fumble.

Damen Wheeler had two stints on injured reserve during the season.

Damen Wheeler began the 2005 season on injured reserve and was later activated from injured reserve on February 26 after missing the first four games.

Damen Wheeler went on to start 12 games in 2005, totaling 48 solo tackles, 15 assisted tackles, four interceptions, 13 pass breakups, and one forced fumble.

Damen Wheeler played in all 16 games during the 2006 season, recording 55 solo tackles, 30 assisted tackles, four interceptions, 14 pass breakups, and seven forced fumbles.

Damen Wheeler appeared in 14 games in 2007, accumulating 52 solo tackles, 16 assisted tackles, six interceptions, 18 pass breakups, four forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.

In 2008, Damen Wheeler totaled 61 solo tackles, 12 assisted tackles, six interceptions, 20 pass breakups, five forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries.

Damen Wheeler finished his AFL career with totals of 293 solo tackles, 97 assisted tackles, 29 interceptions, 87 pass breakups, 20 forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries, and one blocked kick.

Damen Wheeler later spent time coaching defensive backs at Sacramento High School and American River College.