New Mexico Lobos#23 · S Nick Wheeler
72 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-0
- Weight
- 208 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Dallas, TX
Nick Wheeler is a S (#23) for New Mexico, from Dallas, TX. In the 2026 season he has 11 tackles over 3 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 15
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 17
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 15
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 6
Weight 10
Frame 8
Experience 10
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2026 season
11
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Nick Wheeler career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UNM | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | All | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs UTEP | W 61-7 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at New Mexico State | W 42-18 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Mercyhurst | W 70-7 | 5 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowNew Mexico S: #23
- ClassSophomore
- HometownDallas, TX
Nick Wheeler: New Mexico S profile and stats
Nick Wheeler is a S (#23) for New Mexico, from Dallas, TX. This profile tracks Nick Wheeler's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the New Mexico roster, the Mountain West players hub and the conference schedule. To see where New Mexico sits in the race, check the live Mountain West standings.
Nick Wheeler in the news
All newsRecapNew Mexico beat UTEP 61-7 (Week 5, 2026)New Mexico beat UTEP 61-7 at University Stadium (NM). Now New Mexico is 4-1, 1-0 in Mountain West play, and UTEP is 1-4, 0-1 in Mountain West play.2026-10-03RecapNew Mexico beat New Mexico State 42-18 (Week 4, 2026)New Mexico beat New Mexico State 42-18 at Aggie Memorial Stadium. Now New Mexico is 3-1, and New Mexico State is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapOklahoma beat New Mexico 14-6 (Week 3, 2026)Oklahoma beat New Mexico 14-6 at Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK). Now Oklahoma is 2-1, and New Mexico is 2-1.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Nick Wheeler play for?
Nick Wheeler plays for New Mexico, wearing #23 at S.
What position does Nick Wheeler play?
Nick Wheeler is a S for New Mexico.
How tall is Nick Wheeler?
Nick Wheeler is 6-0 and weighs 208 lb.
What year is Nick Wheeler in?
Nick Wheeler is listed as a sophomore on the New Mexico roster.
Where is Nick Wheeler from?
Nick Wheeler is from Dallas, TX.
How many tackles does Nick Wheeler have?
Nick Wheeler has 11 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.