Post-OSU Update: Donte Wheat did not appear in a game with Ohio State. He later lettered with Louisville for the 1983 and ’84 seasons. (updated: Mar. 2024)

Weight: 236 (1981)

1981 Media Guide: Something of an unknown … extremely active and strong physically … Ohio State coaches were attracted to Wheat when watching film of another prospect … Wheat continually made key tackles and had great range.

High School: Named captain of his Robert E. Lee High School team … his top honors were being named to the “Elite” Club and to the all-city team.