A 5th-round pick (144th overall) in the 2000 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, Michael Wiley has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2002 with DAL, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. His yards/carry stands out most — the 98th percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 503 rushing yards and 1 touchdown.
Size
5'11", 203#
College
Ohio State
Draft
Rd 5, 144th overall (2000)
Seasons
2000–2002
2002 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology88th percentile among RBs · limited sample
16 games · 35 touches
2002 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed72▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size25▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency91▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry98▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion89▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving6▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security79▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume56▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency56▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Michael Wiley has played in 40 regular-season games, all with DAL.
He has rushed for 503 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 43 passes for 315 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2001 with DAL: 247 yards and 0 touchdowns in 15 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game85 vs ATL, 2001 Week 9
- Most receiving yards in a game31 on 2 catches vs NYG, 2002 Week 5
2002 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 60 8/g | 0 | 5 0.6/g | 71 9/g | 0 |
| Away | 8 | 108 14/g | 1 | 8 1.0/g | 73 9/g | 0 |
| In division | 6 | 75 13/g | 0 | 7 1.2/g | 70 12/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 10 | 93 9/g | 1 | 6 0.6/g | 74 7/g | 0 |
| In wins | 5 | 46 9/g | 0 | 5 1.0/g | 32 6/g | 0 |
| In losses | 11 | 122 11/g | 1 | 8 0.7/g | 112 10/g | 0 |
| On grass | 4 | 70 18/g | 1 | 4 1.0/g | 31 8/g | 0 |
| On turf | 12 | 98 8/g | 0 | 9 0.8/g | 113 9/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 4 | 64 16/g | 1 | 4 1.0/g | 42 11/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 12 | 104 9/g | 0 | 9 0.8/g | 102 9/g | 0 |
2002 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | HOU | 46 rush yds, 1 TD | 73.6 |
| Week 2 | TEN | -2 rush yds, 0 TD | 41 |
| Week 3 | PHI | 20 rush yds, 0 TD | 48.5 |
| Week 4 | LAR | 2 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD | 47.9 |
| Week 5 | NYG | 2 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD | 57.7 |
| Week 6 | CAR | 13 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD | 39.3 |
| Week 7 | ARI | 6 rush yds, 0 TD | 47 |
| Week 8 | SEA | — | 43.5 |
| Week 9 | DET | 16 rush yds, 0 TD | 48.3 |
| Week 11 | IND | 1 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD | 47 |
| Week 12 | JAX | 2 rush yds, 0 TD | 41.9 |
| Week 13 | WAS | 31 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 61.1 |
| Week 14 | SF | 10 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD | 76.3 |
| Week 15 | NYG | 18 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD | 52.8 |
| Week 16 | PHI | 6 rush yds, 0 TD | 39.1 |
| Week 17 | WAS | — | 44.5 |
Michael Wiley — common questions
- What position does Michael Wiley play?
- Michael Wiley is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Michael Wiley played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Michael Wiley has played for DAL (2000–2002).
- Where did Michael Wiley go to college?
- Michael Wiley played college football at Ohio State.
- When was Michael Wiley drafted?
- Michael Wiley was selected in round 5, 144th overall, of the 2000 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Michael Wiley scored?
- Michael Wiley has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 2 receiving).
- What is Michael Wiley's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Michael Wiley rated 61.0 for 2002, the 88th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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