Jared Wiley arrived at TCU wearing jersey number 19, a symbolic countdown to the days remaining until the 2026 season opener against North Carolina, underscoring his focus on the future.
In his sophomore season of 2022, he posted 24 receptions for 245 yards and two touchdowns, an output that surpassed the combined totals of his first three college years at Texas and earned him an All‑Big 12 honorable mention.
The Horned Frogs finished the year 13‑2, captured the Big 12 title and defeated Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl, a run that highlighted Wiley’s emerging role in the offense.
A Breakout Year and National Exposure
The following season, Wiley exploded for a career‑high 47 catches, amassing 520 yards and eight touchdowns, which secured him a place on the All‑Big 12 first team and drew league‑wide acclaim.
His performance earned him a 131st‑overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs, marking the transition from college standout to professional prospect.
During his rookie campaign, Wiley appeared in 12 games, started twice and caught two passes for 11 yards before a torn ACL sidelined him for the remainder of the season.
Over his five‑year college career, Wiley logged 59 appearances, including 32 at Texas where he recorded 19 receptions and three receiving touchdowns, before thriving at TCU.
Now focused on rehabilitation and a full‑speed return, the tight end is preparing for his third season with the Chiefs, eyeing a key contribution when the 2026 campaign finally begins.