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Big Ten Standings

Team	Conf	Overall
IND	9-0	16-0
OHIOST	9-0	12-2
OREG	8-1	13-2
USC	7-2	9-4
MICH	7-2	9-4
IOWA	6-3	9-4
WASH	5-4	9-4
ILL	5-4	9-4
MINN	5-4	8-5
NEB	4-5	7-6
NWEST	4-5	7-6
PSU	3-6	7-6
UCLA	3-6	3-9
RUT	2-7	5-7
WISC	2-7	4-8
MICHST	1-8	4-8
MD	1-8	4-8
PURDUE	0-9	2-10

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Summary

Zakee Wheatley is a versatile defensive back with a ballhawking reputation who plays from multiple spots on the field. He’s particularly effective moving toward the line of scrimmage, showing a fearless ability to weave through blockers and shut down short passes or outside runs. His combination of length and natural instincts allows him to recover quickly in deep coverage.

About

2024: Fiesta Bowl Defensive MVP (1 INT, 1 FR)
Career: 11 takeaways (6 INT, 3 FR, 2 FF)

Strengths

Aggressive downhill tackler who explodes toward the ball like he’s shot out of a cannon.
Natural ball skills, evidenced by big-play interceptions during his college career.
Effectively sheds blocks against larger offensive linemen in the run game.

Weaknesses