Ontaria Wilson

Ontaria "Pokey" Wilson is an American professional football wide receiver for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.

College career

After using a redshirt season in 2017, Wilson played college football for the Florida State Seminoles from 2018 to 2022. He played in 51 games, starting in 36, where he had 108 receptions for 1,521 yards and 12 touchdowns.

After going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft, Wilson was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent. At the end of training camp, he was released on August 29, 2023.

On October 30, 2023, Wilson signed a futures contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Following training camp in 2024, he made the team's active roster as an opening day starter. He made his professional debut on June 6, 2024, against the Montreal Alouettes, where he had one reception for 16 yards. Wilson had a breakout game on July 12, 2024, against the Calgary Stampeders, where he had 13 receptions for 201 yards and his first professional touchdown. The 13 catches tied for second all-time in Blue Bombers history.

On January 16, 2025, Wilson signed a reserve/future contract with the New York Jets. He was waived on August 23.

Wilson's nickname is "Pokey", as his grandmother stated that he looked like a Pokémon as a baby.