Ben Wileman

Position:
LB
Ht./Wt.:
6-1 / 220
Hometown:
Edgerton, Wis.
High School:
Edgerton
Years in College / At Minnesota:
3 / 3
Remaining Eligibility Entering 2025 Season:
4 years
Class:
Redshirt Freshman

PRONUNCIATION

HONORS:
Academic All-Big Ten (2021)

2021 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Did not see game action.

2020 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Did not see game action.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Edgerton High School in Edgerton, Wis. • wore No. 51 for the Crimson Tide • named a two-time All-Rock Valley Conference First Team selection as a two-way player at linebacker and offensive guard • named Honorable Mention All-State • made 32 consecutive starts from sophomore to senior year, finishing with 234 career tackles and 20 tackles for loss • as a senior, totaled a team-leading 70 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, one fumble recovery, one interception and two pass breakups • selected as a Semi-Finalist for Top Senior Linebacker in Wisconsin • as a junior, led Edgerton in tackles with 111 while also recording seven tackles for loss, one forced fumble, two interceptions and one pass breakup • as a sophomore, finished with 53 tackles, one tackle for loss and one interception • also lettered in baseball • named First Team All-Rock Valley Conference and Honorable Mention All-State in baseball • two-star recruit according 247 Sports • ranked as the No. 193 inside linebacker recruit and No. 46 overall player in Wisconsin by 247 Sports • coached by Mike Gregory in both football and baseball.

PERSONAL: Son of Christopher and Jill Wileman • has one brother (Gunnar).