Cal freshman RB Jamaal Wiley brings compact power and sneaky burst to the Bears
In the 2024 season, Jamaal Wiley appeared in four games for Cal and turned 6 carries into 18 rushing yards and a touchdown, while also showing enough trust from the staff to be part of the rotation early.[1][3][4] At 6-foot-0 and about 220-225 pounds, he profiles as a downhill, tackle-breaking back with real burst (EA Sports College Football 26 lists him with 92 acceleration and 88 speed), which gives him a different flavor from lighter change-of-pace runners.[1][9] The fit question is simple: if a team wants a physical, low-center-of-gravity runner who can punish arm tackles and grow into a steady chain-mover, Wiley is a name to keep on the radar.[1][4]
