Wayne State University head football coach Tyrone Wheatley has been chosen for induction into the National Federation of State High School Associations National Hall of Fame, marking just the ninth individual from Michigan to receive this honor, and the second with WSU ties. Wheatley's extraordinary high school track and field, basketball, and football achievements contributed to his selection, including leading his team to a state championship and breaking numerous records.

By the Numbers
  • Wheatley ran for 4,257 yards and 67 touchdowns during his high school football career, including 2,010 yards and 33 touchdowns in his senior year.
  • He won nine Michigan High School Athletic Association individual championships in track and field, breaking records and achieving unprecedented success in the sport.
State of Play
  • Tyrone Wheatley has completed his first season as the head football coach at Wayne State University in Detroit.
  • He had a successful career in football, playing 10 years in the NFL and concluding his career with the Oakland Raiders.
Bottom Line

Tyrone Wheatley's induction into the NFHS National Hall of Fame celebrates his exceptional high school sports career and marks a significant achievement not only for him, but also for Wayne State University and Michigan as a whole.